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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 2048F
Fortinet FortiSwitch 2048F
★ 3.2 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 96 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 71.4 Mpps
  • Ports: 48 u00d7 1GbE RJ45 + 2 u00d7 10GbE SFP+ uplinks
  • PoE Budget: 740W (PoE+)
  • Layer: L2/L3
  • Stacking Support: Yes (up to 4 units)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Excellent PoE+ budget (740W) supports 30-40 high-power devices simultaneously; Compact 1U form factor with high port density ideal for access layer; Integrated FortiLink management simplifies deployment with FortiGate firewalls; Low latency and robust frame forwarding for real-time applications; Cost-effective option for SMB and branch office networks
  • ✘ Cons: Limited to 1Gbps per port—no multi-gigabit or 10GbE on main fabric; Vendor lock-in with FortiLink management; Stacking requires additional modules, increasing total cost; Minimal VLAN/QoS flexibility compared to enterprise-class alternatives; Limited feature set for complex campus-scale deployments
  • Est. Price: $3,200 - $5,200

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