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Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Pro Max 16 PoE
Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Pro Max 16 PoE
★ 4.2 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 360 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 268.66 Mpps
  • Ports: 16u00d7 1GbE RJ45 PoE+ / PoE
  • PoE Budget: 240W total (PoE++ on select ports)
  • Layer: L2/L3 (Managed)
  • Stacking Support: Yes (via dedicated stacking module)
  • Power Consumption: 35W (idle), up to 400W (max PoE)
  • Dimensions: 17.5 u00d7 10.2 u00d7 1.7 inches
  • VLAN Support: 4094 VLANs
  • Warranty: Lifetime

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Exceptional value with dual-layer switching and comprehensive PoE support for up to 16 devices; seamless integration with UniFi ecosystem enabling centralized management and monitoring; enterprise-grade features including VLAN, QoS, and port mirroring at competitive price point; compact fanless design ideal for office/lab environments; lifetime hardware warranty reduces long-term ownership costs
  • ✘ Cons: Limited to 1GbE ports—lacks multi-gigabit options for future high-bandwidth demands; relatively high power consumption when delivering maximum PoE load increases cooling/electrical demands; requires UniFi controller for advanced management features (standalone operation limited); firmware updates dependent on Ubiquiti's release cycle; stacking capability requires additional investment in stacking module
  • Est. Price: $895 - $1,250

Compare Against

Aruba (HPE) 6300M
Aruba (HPE) 6300M
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switch Type: Modular Chassis
  • Switching Capacity: 51.2 Tbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 38.4 billion pps
  • Maximum Ports: Configurable; supports up to 32 ports per line card (100G/400G mix)
  • Port Types: 100GbE, 40GbE, 25GbE, 10GbE (modular)
  • Layer Support: L2/L3 (Full Routing, MPLS, BGP/OSPF)
  • Stacking Support: Yes (up to 16 units via fabric mode)
  • PoE Support: No (data center switch)
  • Management: NETCONF, SNMP, REST API
  • Power Consumption: Varies by config; typical 3-6 kW

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Enterprise-grade modular architecture scales with growth; industry-leading throughput and forwarding performance; extensive L3 routing capabilities for large deployments; supports 400G future-proofing; excellent management APIs and automation support; redundant supervisors and power supplies
  • ✘ Cons: High capital cost with premium pricing per port; requires careful line card planning and configuration complexity; not ideal for smaller deployments with lower port density; power consumption increases significantly with full configuration; limited PoE capability makes it unsuitable for access networks; steep learning curve for network operators unfamiliar with chassis architecture
  • Est. Price: $18,000 - $75,000

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