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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 6300
Aruba (HPE) Aruba CX 6300
★ 3.2 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 1.44 Tbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 1 Billion pps
  • Ports: 48x 1GbE + 4x 10GbE (stackable configuration)
  • PoE Budget: 390W total (High PoE models up to 740W)
  • Layer: L3 (Managed)
  • Stacking Support: Yes (up to 6 units)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Enterprise-grade L3 switching with strong PoE delivery for campus deployments; Excellent value for access-layer switching with integrated network management; Good port density (48+4) and low power consumption for its performance tier
  • ✘ Cons: Limited to 1GbE access ports (not suitable for high-bandwidth server connectivity); Requires separate licensing for advanced features (AirWave, ClearPass integration); 10GbE uplinks may be bottleneck for larger campus segments
  • Est. Price: $2,500 - $3,800

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