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

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 84 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 62.496 Mpps
  • Ports: 12x 1GbE PoE+ RJ45, 4x 2.5GbE PoE++ RJ45, 2x 10G SFP+
  • PoE Budget: 180W
  • Layer: L3
  • Stacking support: No (Managed via UniFi Network Application)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Includes multi-gigabit 2.5G support for high-speed APs; PoE++ (60W) capability; Etherlighting for visual port status; silent fanless operation.
  • ✘ Cons: Large external power brick; limited to only 4 multi-gig ports; rack-mount kit sold separately.
  • Est. Price: $389 - $410

Compare Against

Juniper Networks QFX5120-48Y
Juniper Networks QFX5120-48Y
★ 3.0 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 4 Tbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 2 Bpps
  • Ports: 48 x 10/25GbE SFP28 and 8 x 40/100GbE QSFP28
  • PoE Budget: N/A
  • Layer: L2/L3
  • Stacking support: Virtual Chassis (up to 2 members), EVPN-VXLAN

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: High density 25GbE/100GbE ports, extremely low latency, full EVPN-VXLAN support, Junos OS reliability and automation features.
  • ✘ Cons: High entry cost, requires advanced licensing for full L3/EVPN functionality, steep learning curve for those unfamiliar with Junos CLI.
  • Est. Price: $12,000 - $16,500

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