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)
★ 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