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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

Juniper Networks EX4400-48P
Juniper Networks EX4400-48P
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 176 Tbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 130 Mpps
  • Ports: 48 u00d7 1GbE RJ45 (PoE/PoE+) + 4 u00d7 10GbE SFP+ uplinks
  • PoE Budget: 1440W (PoE+)
  • Layer: L2/L3 (managed, routing capable)
  • Stacking Support: Yes (Virtual Chassis)
  • Form Factor: 1RU rackmount
  • Management: Web UI, CLI, SNMP
  • Power Consumption: ~800W typical
  • Fanless Option: No (active cooling)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Compact 1RU form factor ideal for access layer deployments; High PoE budget (1440W) supports 48 IP phones, cameras, or APs simultaneously; Juniper quality/support and enterprise-grade reliability; Virtual Chassis stacking enables non-blocking fabric; Energy efficient with dynamic power management; L3 routing capabilities reduce need for separate core switches
  • ✘ Cons: High capital cost ($8.5k–$14k) makes it expensive for small deployments; Juniper-specific ecosystem and licensing (JunOS OS) creates vendor lock-in; Requires network admin expertise to configure and maintain; Limited to 1GbE ports (not suitable for high-speed inter-switch links without SFP+ modules); Overkill throughput for many SMB environments; Long lead times and specialized reseller availability
  • Est. Price: $8,500 - $14,000

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