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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 3032G
Fortinet FortiSwitch 3032G
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 1.6 Tbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 1.2 Tbps
  • Ports: 24u00d7 10GbE SFP+ + 8u00d7 QSFP28 (40GbE/100GbE capable)
  • PoE Budget: 1440W (High-Power PoE+)
  • Layer: L3 (Managed)
  • Stacking Support: Yes (up to 6 units, 16 Tbps aggregate)
  • Switching Fabric: Non-blocking
  • Max MAC Addresses: 256K
  • Routing Throughput: 1.6 Tbps
  • Jumbo Frame Support: Yes (up to 9216 bytes)
  • Management: CLI, Web GUI, Telnet, SSH
  • Redundancy: Dual hot-swappable power supplies, dual fans

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: High-density 10GbE uplink ports with QSFP28 modularity for seamless upgrade paths; Advanced L3 routing and stacking capability (up to 6 units) enables scalable modular architectures without controller dependency; Robust non-blocking 1.6 Tbps switching fabric with sub-microsecond latency ideal for demanding datacenter and campus core networks
  • ✘ Cons: Premium pricing ($2.8K–$3.5K) limits adoption for budget-constrained enterprise deployments; Complex CLI/web GUI learning curve for administrators unfamiliar with Fortinet ecosystem; QSFP28 optics and 10GbE SFP+ transceiver costs add significant ongoing capex for port expansion
  • Est. Price: $2,800 - $3,500

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