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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

Juniper Networks EX4100
Juniper Networks EX4100
★ 3.5 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Device Type: Campus Switch
  • Switching Capacity: 960 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 720 Mpps
  • Ports: 48x 10/100/1000 BASE-T + 4x 10GbE SFP+
  • PoE Budget: 370W
  • Layer: L2/L3
  • Stacking Support: Yes (up to 10 units)
  • Switching Architecture: Modular, line-rate switching
  • Memory: 4GB DRAM
  • Max Power Consumption: 420W

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: High-density 10GbE uplink options; Excellent PoE budget for VoIP and wireless AP deployments; Strong Layer 3 routing capabilities for campus networks; Supports Virtual Chassis for simplified management and scaling; Reliable Juniper Quality of Service (QoS) for prioritizing traffic; Low latency forwarding performance
  • ✘ Cons: Lower switching capacity compared to higher-end models like EX4300; PoE budget may be limiting for large deployments with many high-power devices; Juniper switching typically carries premium pricing vs. competitors; Requires management training for Junos OS; Limited modular expansion compared to chassis-based systems; Not ideal for data center environments requiring massive throughput
  • Est. Price: $8,500 - $12,000

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