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Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Pro Max 16 PoE
Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Pro Max 16 PoE
★ 4.1 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 360 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 268 Mpps
  • Ports: 16x Gigabit Ethernet PoE + 2x 10G SFP+ uplink
  • PoE Budget: 240W total
  • Layer: L3 (Managed/Routing)
  • Stacking Support: Yes, stackable via stacking ports
  • Max Power Consumption: 400W
  • Dimensions: 17.3 x 8.9 x 1.7 inches
  • Management: UniFi Controller / Web UI

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: 240W PoE budget for high device density; Dual 10G SFP+ uplink ports for high-bandwidth core connectivity; Layer 3 routing capabilities for VLAN and inter-subnet management; Centralized UniFi controller integration with intuitive dashboard; Stackable design for scalable network growth; Fanless or near-silent operation; Enterprise-grade build quality in compact form factor
  • ✘ Cons: Requires UniFi Controller for advanced management features (standalone mode is limited); Higher initial cost compared to unmanaged switches; Limited to 10G uplinks rather than 40G or higher bandwidth options; Learning curve for users unfamiliar with UniFi ecosystem; No console port for legacy terminal-based management; PoE budget may be insufficient for very high-density deployments with power-hungry APs
  • Est. Price: $899 - $1,399

Compare Against

Ubiquiti UniFi Standard 24 PoE (USW-24-POE)
Ubiquiti UniFi Standard 24 PoE (USW-24-POE)
★ 3.7 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 56 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 41.67 Mpps
  • Ports: 24x Gigabit PoE+ (802.3at) + 2x SFP+ 10G
  • PoE Budget: 180W total (7.5W per port, 30W+ on select ports)
  • Layer: L2/L3 Managed
  • Stacking Support: Yes, via dedicated stacking ports
  • Power Consumption: 60W max
  • Form Factor: 1U Rack-mount
  • Dimensions: 440 u00d7 220 u00d7 44 mm
  • Cooling: Passive/Active dual-speed fan

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Excellent value for SMB/enterprise edge deployments; Seamless UniFi ecosystem integration with Dream Machine and UniFi controllers; Generous 180W PoE budget powers 20+ access points or surveillance cameras; Dual 10G SFP+ uplink ports support high-bandwidth connectivity; L3 routing capabilities enable inter-VLAN communication; Fanless variant available for noise-sensitive environments; Widespread community support and comprehensive documentation
  • ✘ Cons: Gigabit-only access ports bottleneck high-performance networks (no 10GbE for endpoints); Single non-redundant PSU increases failure risk in critical deployments; Limited OSPF/BGP routing vs. enterprise platforms; No hot-swappable modules or modular upgrade path; Cooling fan adds noise in quiet installations; Requires UniFi controller for advanced features and remote management; PoE power limited per-port (7.5W baseline, some ports bump to 30W) insufficient for high-wattage devices like PTZ cameras
  • Est. Price: $299 - $399

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