Stacking support: No (Managed via UniFi Network Application)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Includes multi-gigabit 2.5G support for high-speed APs; PoE++ (60W) capability; Etherlighting for visual port status; silent fanless operation.
✘ Cons:Large external power brick; limited to only 4 multi-gig ports; rack-mount kit sold separately.
Est. Price:
$389 - $410
Compare Against
Cisco Catalyst 9200L
★ 3.5 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Switching Capacity: Up to 176 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: Up to 261.9 Mpps
Ports: 24 or 48 ports 10/100/1000 (Data or PoE+)
PoE Budget: Up to 1440W
Layer: L2/L3 (Network Essentials/Advantage)
Stacking support: StackWise-80 (up to 80 Gbps bandwidth)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Cost-effective enterprise replacement for Catalyst 2960-X; Supports dual hot-swappable redundant power supplies; Runs modern IOS XE operating system with automation capabilities; Enhanced security features including MACsec-128 encryption.
✘ Cons:Fixed uplink ports cannot be upgraded later; Cooling fans are fixed and not field-replaceable; Lower stacking bandwidth (80 Gbps) compared to standard 9200 models; Lacks StackPower support for sharing power across the stack.