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Primary Device

Ubiquiti Pro Max Aggregation (USW-Pro-Max-Aggregation)
Ubiquiti Pro Max Aggregation (USW-Pro-Max-Aggregation)
★ 5.0 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 760 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 565.44 Mpps
  • Ports: (28) 10G SFP+, (4) 25G SFP28
  • PoE Budget: N/A
  • Layer: L3
  • Stacking support: No (Hardware Stacking)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Features Etherlighting™ for visual port/VLAN management, 25G SFP28 uplinks for high-speed backbone, Full Layer 3 switching capabilities, Fanless silent operation.
  • ✘ Cons: Higher price premium for Etherlighting compared to Pro Aggregation, requires expensive SFP+ or SFP28 transceivers, no dedicated hardware stacking ports.
  • Est. Price: $949 - $999

Compare Against

Fortinet FortiSwitch 148G
Fortinet FortiSwitch 148G
★ 3.4 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 131.25 Mpps
  • Ports: 48 x 1GbE RJ45 + 4 x 10GbE SFP+
  • PoE Budget: 360W PoE+
  • Layer: L2/L3 Managed
  • Stacking Support: Yes (up to 8 units)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: High-throughput 176 Gbps switching capacity for enterprise deployments; Robust PoE+ budget (360W) supports up to 30+ powered devices simultaneously; Layer 3 routing and VLAN segmentation for advanced network control; 10GbE uplinks enable high-speed core connectivity and redundancy; Stackable architecture (up to 8 units) for scalability and reliability; Integrated FortiGate security ecosystem with centralized management
  • ✘ Cons: Premium pricing ($1.5K–$2.8K) makes it costly for small/medium deployments; Shared 360W PoE budget across 48 ports limits simultaneous high-power devices; Requires active management and configuration (not plug-and-play); AC-only power input restricts deployment in remote/edge locations; No built-in wireless capabilities; More complex than consumer or small-business switches, steeper learning curve for basic deployments
  • Est. Price: $1,500 - $2,800

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