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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

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

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 2.4 Tbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 1.8 Bpps (billion packets/sec)
  • Ports: 48 u00d7 25GbE (SFP28)
  • PoE Budget: N/A (non-PoE)
  • Layer: L2/L3
  • Stacking Support: Yes (EX Series stacking)
  • Power Consumption: ~900W
  • Dimensions: 1U RU
  • Operating Temperature: 0-40u00b0C

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Extremely high throughput (2.4 Tbps) for data center environments; 48 uniform 25GbE ports eliminate bottlenecks; Low latency and deterministic performance; Advanced L3 routing with Junos OS; Extensive stacking support for scaling across pods
  • ✘ Cons: High capital cost ($18K-$28K) makes it unsuitable for small deployments; Requires advanced operator knowledge for Junos configuration; Limited to 25GbE (newer models support higher speeds); Power consumption (~900W) increases operational costs; Juniper licensing for advanced features adds ongoing expense
  • Est. Price: $18,000 - $28,000

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