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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

Fortinet FortiSwitch 148G
Fortinet FortiSwitch 148G
★ 3.4 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 131.25 Mpps
  • Ports: 48 x 1GbE RJ45 + 4 x 10GbE SFP+
  • PoE Budget: 360W PoE+
  • Layer: L2/L3 Managed
  • Stacking Support: Yes (up to 8 units)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: High-throughput 176 Gbps switching capacity for enterprise deployments; Robust PoE+ budget (360W) supports up to 30+ powered devices simultaneously; Layer 3 routing and VLAN segmentation for advanced network control; 10GbE uplinks enable high-speed core connectivity and redundancy; Stackable architecture (up to 8 units) for scalability and reliability; Integrated FortiGate security ecosystem with centralized management
  • ✘ Cons: Premium pricing ($1.5K–$2.8K) makes it costly for small/medium deployments; Shared 360W PoE budget across 48 ports limits simultaneous high-power devices; Requires active management and configuration (not plug-and-play); AC-only power input restricts deployment in remote/edge locations; No built-in wireless capabilities; More complex than consumer or small-business switches, steeper learning curve for basic deployments
  • Est. Price: $1,500 - $2,800

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