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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 Switch Pro Max 24 PoE
Ubiquiti Switch Pro Max 24 PoE
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 64 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 47.6 Mpps
  • Ports: 24u00d7 1GbE RJ45 PoE + 2u00d7 10GbE SFP+ uplink
  • PoE Budget: 400W (60W per port high-power)
  • Layer: L3 (Managed, Routing capable)
  • Stacking Support: Yes, daisy-chain via 10G uplinks
  • Backplane Bandwidth: 128 Gbps (full-duplex)
  • MAC Address Table: 16K entries
  • Management: Ubiquiti UniFi Controller / SSH / SNMP

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Enterprise-grade L3 switching with full VLAN/routing support; 400W PoE budget supports high-power IoT and AP deployments; Dual 10GbE SFP+ uplinks enable stacking and high-speed backbone connectivity; Compact form factor fits standard rack mounts; PoE power per port reaches 60W (ideal for high-demand devices); Proven reliability in UniFi ecosystem deployments
  • ✘ Cons: Active cooling means not silent; 10GbE uplinks require additional SFP+ module cost ($200–400); Limited to 24 ports (enterprise environments may need 48+ variants); Requires Ubiquiti ecosystem for advanced management features; Higher price point than unmanaged alternatives; Limited to 1GbE access ports (no multi-gig option)
  • Est. Price: $2,499 - $2,999

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