✔ Pros:Full 2.5G multi-gigabit support on all 24 access ports; robust 60Gbps uplink capacity via 6x 10G SFP+ ports; fanless design for silent operation; native FortiLink integration for centralized management via FortiGate.
✘ Cons:Non-PoE model (requires FPOE variant for power); advanced L3 features like OSPF/BGP require a separate license; lacks hardware-based MC-LAG support found in higher-tier models.
✔ Pros:High-performance 2.5 GbE support on 16 ports; Massive 720W PoE budget with PoE++ support; Innovative Etherlighting for easy port identification and diagnostics; Advanced Layer 3 switching capabilities; Integrated 1.3 inch LCM touchscreen.
✘ Cons:Higher price point compared to standard Gigabit models; Only 16 out of 48 ports support 2.5 GbE speeds; Requires UniFi Network Controller for full management; Can be noisy under full PoE load; Locked into the UniFi ecosystem.