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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 6100
Aruba (HPE) Aruba CX 6100
★ 3.4 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 240 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 178.5 Mpps
  • Ports: 48 u00d7 1GbE RJ-45 + 4 u00d7 10GbE SFP+ uplink
  • PoE Budget: 390W PoE+
  • Layer: L2/L3
  • Stacking Support: Yes (VSF - up to 6 units)
  • Backplane: 240 Gbps
  • Buffer Memory: 16 MB
  • Max VLANs: 4094
  • Management: Web UI, CLI, SNMP, SSH

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Enterprise-grade performance with 240 Gbps switching capacity; PoE+ support with 390W budget sufficient for 30+ IP cameras or wireless APs; Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) allows seamless stacking of up to 6 units without separate stack cables; Aruba OS - intuitive CLI and comprehensive management features; Excellent price-to-performance ratio for mid-market deployments; Fanless and compact form factor suitable for edge deployments
  • ✘ Cons: Limited to 48 1GbE ports plus 4 10GbE - not ideal for very high-density deployments; 10GbE uplinks are SFP+ only, requiring transceiver modules; VSF setup requires specific module licenses; Not suitable for data center core switching (lower throughput than enterprise-class CX switches); Power consumption (~140W typical) requires adequate power infrastructure in small spaces; Limited redundant power supply options on base model
  • Est. Price: $3,200 - $5,500

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