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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 Enterprise 24 PoE (USW-Enterprise-24-PoE)
Ubiquiti Enterprise 24 PoE (USW-Enterprise-24-PoE)
★ 3.4 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 48 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 35.7 Mpps
  • Ports: 24u00d71GbE PoE+ + 2u00d710GbE SFP+
  • PoE Budget: 190W
  • Layer: L3 (Managed)
  • Stacking Support: Yes, up to 8 units

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Excellent UniFi ecosystem integration with centralized management; Enterprise-grade PoE+ support (30W per port) with 190W total budget; Layer 3 routing capabilities for advanced network segmentation; Dual 10GbE SFP+ uplinks for high-speed backbone connectivity; Reliable passive cooling with no fans for quiet operation
  • ✘ Cons: 10GbE uplinks limited to SFP+ (fiber modules required, sold separately); Forwarding rate modest compared to enterprise-class switches from Cisco/Juniper; No redundant power supply option; PoE budget may be limiting in very dense AP/camera deployments (max ~19 devices at full 10W); Limited advanced routing and ACL features vs. dedicated L3 routers
  • Est. Price: $495 - $795

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