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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 Nexus 9300-GX2 (N9K-C9332D-GX2B)
Cisco Nexus 9300-GX2 (N9K-C9332D-GX2B)
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 25.6 Tbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 19.2 Bpps
  • Ports: 32x 400G QSFP-DD
  • Layer: L3 (Full IP Routing)
  • Stacking Support: Yes (Virtual Port Channel / VPC)
  • Power Consumption: ~3.5 kW (typical)
  • Redundancy: Dual power supplies, dual cooling
  • ASIC: Cisco Nexus 9300-GX2 silicon
  • Throughput (per direction): 12.8 Tbps

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Massive 400G port density with 25.6 Tbps switching capacity for ultra-high-speed data center interconnects; Cisco NX-OS software with advanced L3 routing, VXLAN, and hardware-based telemetry; Redundant power/cooling and proven reliability in hyperscale environments; Native support for modern AI/ML workloads with consistent low latency; Hardware-based packet filtering and QoS for mission-critical applications
  • ✘ Cons: Extremely high capital cost ($95k–$185k+) limits deployment to large enterprises; Requires extensive NX-OS operational expertise and dedicated support contracts; Overkill for smaller data centers or campus networks; Limited use of older 100G/200G optics (port multiplexing required); Power consumption and cooling infrastructure demands can be significant in retrofit scenarios
  • Est. Price: $95,000 - $185,000

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