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

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 51.2 Tbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 380+ Mpps
  • Ports: Modular: 48x 10GbE SFP+, 4x 40GbE QSFP+ (base); expandable to 384 ports with optional line cards
  • PoE Budget: Up to 1440W per line card (with PoE+ modules)
  • Layer: L2/L3 (Core/Aggregation)
  • Stacking Support: Yes - Virtual Switching Extension (VSX) with MCLAG
  • Fabric Type: Non-blocking modular fabric
  • Redundancy: Dual routing engines, hot-swappable PSUs and fans
  • Max VLAN: 4094 VLANs
  • Management: Web UI, CLI, REST API

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Extremely high throughput and port density for large-scale deployments; Non-blocking modular architecture enables flexible configuration; VSX technology allows seamless active-active failover with MCLAG support; Enterprise-grade reliability with redundant components and hot-swappable modules; Rich set of L2/L3 features including VLAN, QoS, and multicast support; Excellent power efficiency for high-performance switching; Extensive port modularity allows mixing 1GbE, 10GbE, 40GbE, and 100GbE interfaces; Comprehensive network analytics and visibility via AOS
  • ✘ Cons: Very high capital expenditure, limiting adoption in smaller organizations; Complex configuration and management compared to fixed-form switches; Requires professional installation and ongoing support; Power consumption scales with utilization, adding operational costs; Modular line cards are expensive replacements; Steep learning curve for staff unfamiliar with enterprise switching; Premium pricing compared to competing platforms like Cisco Nexus 9000
  • Est. Price: $18,000 - $42,000

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