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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

Cisco Catalyst 9300
Cisco Catalyst 9300
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switch Type: Enterprise Campus L2/L3
  • Switching Capacity: 2.56 Tbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 1.9 Billion packets/sec (1.9 Bpps)
  • Port Configuration: 48u00d7 1/10/25G Ethernet + 4u00d7 40/100G uplinks
  • PoE Budget: 4000W (PoE++) with optional power supplies
  • Layer Support: L2/L3 with advanced routing
  • Stacking Support: Yes - StackWise Virtual & StackWise Plus (up to 9 units, 40Gbps interconnect)
  • Buffer Memory: 32 MB packet buffer
  • ASIC: Cisco UADP7 for deep packet inspection
  • Throughput per Port: 100 Gbps aggregate (48 u00d7 25G ports)
  • Max MAC Addresses: 256,000
  • IPv4 Routes: 2,000,000+ with UADP ASIC

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Enterprise-grade reliability with 99.999% uptime SLA; Advanced security with Cisco Trustsec, SGT, and MACsec encryption; Flexible high-availability options (StackWise Virtual, redundant supervisors); Deep packet buffering (32 MB) handles traffic bursts smoothly; Cisco DNA Center integration for simplified management and AI-driven insights; UADP ASIC enables advanced QoS, security, and telemetry without performance impact; Modular design with optional line cards for future scalability
  • ✘ Cons: High capital cost ($18K–$42K per unit) with additional licensing fees for advanced features; Steep learning curve requiring Cisco IOS XE expertise; Power consumption is significant (peak 1000+ watts per unit); Proprietary ecosystem limits interoperability with non-Cisco gear; Overkill for small/medium networks, leading to underutilization; Cisco licensing model for DNA and security add-ons increases TCO; Requires trained engineering staff to fully leverage advanced features
  • Est. Price: $18,000 - $42,000

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