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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

Aruba (HPE) Aruba CX 6100 Switch
Aruba (HPE) Aruba CX 6100 Switch
★ 3.4 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 240 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 178.5 Mpps
  • Ports: 48x 1GbE + 4x 10GbE SFP+
  • PoE Budget: Optional PoE modules; base model non-PoE
  • Layer: L2/L3 (Managed with Routing)
  • Stacking Support: Yes (up to 4 units)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Enterprise-grade reliability with Aruba/HPE support; Low latency and deterministic performance suitable for business-critical networks; Good energy efficiency for sustained datacenter/campus deployments; Comprehensive VLAN, QoS, and traffic management; Stacking for seamless scalability without chassis upgrades; Strong warranty and lifecycle support from HPE
  • ✘ Cons: Limited to 1GbE per-port on base configuration (insufficient for high-bandwidth servers/storage); Expensive for small deployments or branch offices where simpler switches suffice; PoE not standard; requires optional modules increasing cost; No 25GbE/40GbE options on this model (requires newer CX platforms); Overkill for networks under 50 devices; Aging platform with newer CX 6200/6300 models offering better throughput-per-dollar
  • Est. Price: $2,200 - $4,500

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