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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

Fortinet FortiSwitch 148F
Fortinet FortiSwitch 148F
★ 3.6 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 336 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 250 Mpps
  • Ports: 48u00d7 1GbE + 4u00d7 10GbE SFP+
  • PoE Budget: 370W (PoE+)
  • Layer Support: L2/L3
  • Stacking Support: Yes (up to 4 units)
  • Memory: 4GB
  • Management: Web UI, CLI, SSH, SNMP v3
  • VLAN Support: Yes (up to 4094 VLANs)
  • Throughput (Non-blocking): 336 Gbps full duplex

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Enterprise-grade management with comprehensive L2/L3 features; Full PoE+ support across all ports enabling flexible endpoint deployment; Stacking capability allows up to 4 units for high availability and simplified management; 10GbE uplinks provide bandwidth for aggregation and data center connectivity
  • ✘ Cons: Higher price point compared to unmanaged alternatives; Requires management expertise for optimal configuration; Power consumption significant with full PoE deployment (requires robust power infrastructure); Limited to 1GbE ports on access layer may become limiting in bandwidth-intensive environments
  • Est. Price: $2,800 - $3,600

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