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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 6400 Switch
Aruba (HPE) Aruba 6400 Switch
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 25.6 Tbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 19.2 Bpps (Billion packets per second)
  • Ports (48-Port Base Config): 48 u00d7 1/10/25GbE SFP28 + 4 u00d7 40/100GbE QSFP28
  • Ports (96-Port Config): 96 u00d7 1/10/25GbE SFP28 + 8 u00d7 40/100GbE QSFP28
  • PoE Budget: Up to 4 kW per line card (optional PoE+ modules)
  • Layer: L2/L3 (Full switching and routing)
  • Stacking Support: Yes, up to 10 units via stacking cables
  • Backplane Throughput: 25.6 Tbps
  • Maximum MAC Entries: 256K
  • Latency: Sub-microsecond cut-through switching
  • Power Consumption: 1.5 kW (base), up to 4 kW fully configured

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Modular architecture supports flexible port configurations for campus and data center deployments; Industry-leading 25.6 Tbps switching capacity with sub-microsecond latency enables high-performance applications; Comprehensive L2/L3 feature set with advanced routing, VLAN support, and QoS for enterprise networks; Stacking capability (up to 10 units) simplifies management and improves redundancy; Optional PoE+ modules provide power delivery for IP phones and wireless APs; High uplink speeds (40/100GbE QSFP28) future-proof for backbone connectivity
  • ✘ Cons: Premium pricing (typically $18K-$55K depending on configuration) makes it expensive for smaller deployments; Modular design increases complexity in configuration and initial setup; Requires separate management interface and external power supplies; Limited entry-level configurations may not justify cost for small branch offices; Power consumption increases significantly with maximum PoE modules installed; Heat dissipation requires proper data center environmental controls
  • Est. Price: $18,000 - $55,000

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