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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 9200L
Cisco Catalyst 9200L
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 1.6 Tbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 1.19 Bpps
  • Ports (Base): 24 GbE + 4 SFP+ (uplink)
  • Port Options: 24x 1GbE (RJ45) or 24x 1GbE + 4x 10GbE SFP+
  • PoE Budget: 740W (PoE+) / 1440W (PoE++)
  • Layer Support: L2/L3 (Full layer 3 routing)
  • Stacking Support: Yes, up to 9 units via StackWise Virtual
  • Max Throughput: 1.6 Tbps
  • Fabric Bandwidth: 3.2 Tbps (full duplex)
  • Form Factor: 1U Rack-mount
  • ASIC: Cisco Catalyst 9200L Switch ASIC
  • Memory (DRAM): 8 GB
  • Storage (Flash): 4 GB
  • Power Consumption: 380W typical
  • Redundancy: Dual hot-swappable power supplies
  • Management: Web UI, CLI, SNMP, Cisco Prime
  • Security: 802.1X, TACACS+, RADIUS, ACLs, Storm Control

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Industry-leading 1.6 Tbps switching fabric with excellent price-to-performance; Full Layer 3 routing with OSPF/BGP support for mid-market deployments; Flexible PoE++ budget (1440W) powers high-density IoT and wireless deployments; StackWise Virtual stacking allows seamless deployment of up to 9 switches with simplified management; Extensive security features including 802.1X, TACACS+, RADIUS for enterprise-grade access control; Modular design with optional 10GbE SFP+ uplinks for scalability; Energy-efficient with sub-400W typical power draw; Strong enterprise ecosystem with Cisco Prime integration and extensive CLI tooling
  • ✘ Cons: Cisco pricing premium compared to white-box alternatives (Dell, Arista, Juniper); Proprietary StackWise Virtual licensing required for stacking beyond 3 units, increasing TCO; Limited to 24 ports base model—larger deployments may require multiple switches or higher-tier models; Fixed GbE port density; no modular port options; Requires Cisco Smart License or traditional licensing model; IOS XE OS learning curve for smaller IT teams; No integrated 100GbE uplinks (requires external modules or next-gen models); Heat output notable in dense rack environments (requires active cooling)
  • Est. Price: $3,500 - $8,500

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