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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

Ubiquiti USW Pro Max 24 PoE
Ubiquiti USW Pro Max 24 PoE
★ 3.4 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Device Type: Managed Layer 2/3 Switch
  • Ports (Gigabit PoE+): 24 u00d7 1GbE PoE+ (30W per port)
  • Uplink Ports: 2 u00d7 10G SFP+ (or 1 u00d7 10G RJ45 combo)
  • Switching Capacity: 56 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 41.7 Mpps
  • PoE Budget (Total): 400W
  • Maximum PoE Power Output: 720W (with external PSU upgrade)
  • Layer: L2/L3 Managed
  • Stacking Support: Yes (via dedicated stack ports)
  • Form Factor: 1U Rackmount
  • Dimensions: 442 u00d7 221 u00d7 44 mm
  • Power Consumption: 52W (typical), 85W (max)
  • Operating Temperature: 0u201340u00b0C
  • Fan Noise: 40u201348 dB
  • Management: Web UI, SSH, SNMP, CLI

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Enterprise-grade reliability with 56 Gbps switching capacity; 400W+ PoE budget powers up to 13 high-power devices simultaneously (cameras, APs, etc.); Compact 1U rackmount form factor with dual 10G uplinks for scalable deployment; Layer 3 routing and VLAN support for network segmentation; Deep packet inspection (DPI) and traffic shaping for QoS; Extensive UniFi Network Controller integration for centralized management
  • ✘ Cons: High-speed 10G ports limited to SFP+ optics (requires transceiver modules, adding cost); Web interface has steep learning curve for non-enterprise users; Limited advanced security features (no built-in firewall, IDS/IPS) compared to security-focused competitors; Fan noise audible under full PoE load (~48 dB) in quiet environments; Proprietary UniFi ecosystem ties management to Ubiquiti platform; Non-redundant single PSU design (no AC/DC option for critical networks)
  • Est. Price: $899 - $1,299

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