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
Juniper Networks EX4400-48P
★ 3.4 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Switching Capacity: 696 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: 517 Mpps
Ports: 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE++, 2 x 100GbE QSFP28, 1 x Extension Slot
PoE Budget: Up to 2200W (90W PoE++ per port)
Layer: Layer 3
Stacking support: Virtual Chassis (up to 10 switches)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Integrated Mist AI for automated operations and troubleshooting; High-power PoE++ (90W) support for Wi-Fi 6E/7 and IoT; Robust EVPN-VXLAN capabilities for modern campus fabrics; High-speed 100GbE stacking and uplinks.
✘ Cons:High initial cost and ongoing subscription fees for AI features; Junos OS has a steeper learning curve compared to some competitors; Enterprise-grade fan noise is unsuitable for quiet office environments.