Stacking support: No (Managed via UniFi Network Application)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Includes multi-gigabit 2.5G support for high-speed APs; PoE++ (60W) capability; Etherlighting for visual port status; silent fanless operation.
✘ Cons:Large external power brick; limited to only 4 multi-gig ports; rack-mount kit sold separately.
Est. Price:
$389 - $410
Compare Against
Aruba (HPE) Aruba CX 6100 Switch
★ 3.5 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Switching Capacity: Up to 176 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: Up to 98.6 Mpps
Ports: 12, 24, or 48 x 10/100/1000Base-T; 4 x 1/10G SFP+ (12-port has 2 x 1/10G SFP+ and 2 x 1G SFP)
PoE Budget: Up to 740W Class 4 PoE (30W per port)
Layer: Layer 2 with Static Routing
Stacking: VSF (Virtual Switching Framework) up to 8 members
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Built-in 10GbE uplinks included at no extra cost; No software licensing fees for advanced features; Consistent AOS-CX operating system across the portfolio; Fanless 12-port model for silent operation; Limited Lifetime Warranty.
✘ Cons:Supports only Static Routing (lacks OSPF, BGP, or other dynamic protocols); No support for redundant power supplies or modular fans; Management plane (CLI/GUI) can be slower than older Aruba series; Price premium compared to the CX 6000 series.