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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 8320
Aruba (HPE) Aruba 8320
★ 3.2 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 51.2 Tbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 38.4 Bpps (line-rate)
  • Ports: Mix of 10G, 25G, 100G depending on line cards (up to 128x100G or equivalent)
  • PoE Budget: Not applicable (enterprise campus switch)
  • Layer: L2/L3
  • Stacking Support: Yes (up to 10 units)
  • Form Factor: Modular chassis-based
  • Architecture: Distributed Services Architecture (DSA)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Modular design allows flexible port configurations; extremely high throughput (51.2 Tbps) suitable for large campus networks; L2/L3 routing capabilities; stacking support for simplified management; excellent performance for both east-west and north-south traffic; enterprise-grade reliability and support.
  • ✘ Cons: High capital cost ($75K-$150K+); requires trained IT staff for management; power consumption is significant; typically overkill for small/medium deployments; licensing may be required for advanced features (security, analytics).
  • Est. Price: $75,000 - $150,000

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