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

Technical Specifications

  • Switch Type: Managed Layer 3 Switch
  • Switching Capacity: 128 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 95.2 Mpps
  • Port Configuration: 48x 1GbE RJ45 + 4x 10GbE SFP+ uplink ports
  • PoE Support: Optional PoE+ module (up to 30W per port)
  • Layer: L2/L3
  • Stacking Support: Yes (up to 8 units)
  • Management: Web UI, CLI, SNMP, SSH
  • Power Consumption: 300-500W (base configuration)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Enterprise-grade managed switch with L3 routing capabilities; Flexible 10GbE uplink options for high-speed core connectivity; Stackable up to 8 units for scalability and redundancy; Optional PoE+ support for powering IoT and wireless devices; Industry-standard CLI and SNMP for integration with existing network management tools
  • ✘ Cons: Mid-range throughput (128 Gbps) limits deployment in high-performance data center core environments; PoE module adds significant cost when required; Requires management expertise for optimal configuration; Not ideal for ultra-low-latency or 100GbE core fabric requirements; Cooling and power requirements increase with PoE modules
  • Est. Price: $2,500 - $5,500

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