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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

Juniper Networks QFX5220-32CD
Juniper Networks QFX5220-32CD
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 51.2 Tbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 38.4 billion packets/sec
  • Ports: 32x 100G QSFP28 (configurable to 10G/25G/40G)
  • Redundant Power: AC or DC, hot-swappable
  • Layer: L3 (Full routing, MPLS, BGP)
  • Stacking Support: Yes, Virtual Chassis (up to 10 units)
  • Latency: <1 microsecond
  • Power Consumption: ~4,500W (typical)
  • Form Factor: 2RU rack-mount

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Industry-leading 51.2 Tbps switching capacity; Port flexibility with configurable 100/40/25/10G speeds; Sub-microsecond latency ideal for high-frequency trading and AI workloads; Virtual Chassis support for simplified management across 10 units; MPLS and advanced routing for enterprise/carrier deployments; Comprehensive in-band telemetry and analytics
  • ✘ Cons: High capital cost ($185K–$325K+) limits adoption for smaller deployments; Complex configuration and CLI learning curve for Junos OS; Limited power-efficient modes for non-maxed-out deployments; Requires skilled operators familiar with JNPR ecosystem; High-speed QSFP28 optics are expensive and prone to compatibility issues; Not ideal for small to mid-market networks; Virtual Chassis adds operational complexity
  • Est. Price: $185,000 - $325,000

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