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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

Aruba (HPE) Aruba CX 6300M Switch
Aruba (HPE) Aruba CX 6300M Switch
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 2.56 Tbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 3.8 Bpps (3,800 Mpps)
  • Ports: 48 u00d7 10GbE SFP+ + 4 u00d7 100GbE QSFP28 uplinks
  • Layer: L2/L3 (full Layer 2 and 3 switching)
  • Stacking Support: Yes, VSX (Virtual Switching Extension) - up to 4 units
  • Switching Architecture: Non-blocking, cut-through
  • Memory: 64 GB DRAM, 64 GB flash
  • Management: Out-of-band via dedicated 1GbE Ethernet port
  • Power Consumption: ~1,600W typical, ~2,100W max
  • Dimensions: 1U rack-mount (17.5 u00d7 16.8 u00d7 1.73 inches)
  • Redundancy: Dual hot-swappable power supplies, dual fan trays

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Enterprise-grade non-blocking throughput ideal for data center and core campus networks; VSX technology enables active-active redundancy without spanning tree; 48 × 10GbE ports provide excellent port density at 10Gbps per interface; Low-latency cut-through switching minimizes packet delay; Excellent management via AOS-CX OS with advanced security features and granular policy control; Flexible modular design with hot-swappable components for minimal downtime
  • ✘ Cons: No integrated PoE support - requires external PoE injectors or separate switches for access layer; High capital cost ($12K-$18K) makes it unsuitable for small deployments; Primarily targeted at data center/core use cases rather than traditional branch or campus access; Requires dedicated network expertise for optimal VSX and stacking configuration; Power consumption and cooling requirements demand enterprise-grade infrastructure; Not ideal for mixed-workload environments requiring both high-speed uplinks and access-layer PoE
  • Est. Price: $12,500 - $18,000

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