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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

Fortinet FortiSwitch 648F-FPOE
Fortinet FortiSwitch 648F-FPOE
★ 3.5 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 328 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 244 Mpps
  • Ports: 48u00d71G Ethernet + 4u00d7SFP+ (10G uplink)
  • PoE Budget: 1440W (PoE+)
  • Layer Support: L2/L3
  • Stacking Support: Yes (up to 8 units)
  • Management: Web UI, CLI, SNMP
  • Throughput (Aggregate): 328 Gbps
  • Max VLAN: 4094
  • Buffer Memory: Typical enterprise-class (varies by revision)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Enterprise-grade built-in security (FortiSwitch advantage); High PoE budget (1440W) supports many powered devices; L3 routing reduces need for separate routers; Supports stacking for redundancy and simplified management; Gigabit ports on all access ports standard; Compact form factor for data center or branch deployments
  • ✘ Cons: Premium pricing compared to non-Fortinet managed switches; Configuration complexity may require trained IT staff; Fortinet ecosystem lock-in if already using FortiGate firewalls; Limited modularity (fixed port count); PoE budget can be constrained with high-power devices like IP cameras or APs; Requires active Fortinet support/licensing for advanced threat features
  • Est. Price: $3,200 - $5,800

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