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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 EX4400
Juniper Networks EX4400
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 12.8 Tbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 9.6 Bpps
  • Ports (48x 10GbE + 6x 40GbE): 48 x SFP+, 6 x QSFP+
  • PoE Budget: 1600W to 3200W (802.3bt)
  • Layer: L2/L3 (Multilayer)
  • Stacking Support: Yes, up to 10 units
  • Form Factor: 1RU
  • Max Frame Size: 9216 bytes (Jumbo)
  • Redundancy: Dual PSU, Dual Fan Trays

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: High-density 10GbE and 40GbE uplinks for modern data center workloads; Comprehensive L2/L3 routing with dynamic VLAN/QoS support; Extensive PoE+ capability for powered access devices; Stacking support enables seamless scaling to 128 ports; VMX/vSRX integration for SD-WAN ready deployments; Low latency and high forwarding performance
  • ✘ Cons: Premium pricing limits adoption in budget-constrained environments; Steep learning curve for Junos CLI compared to CLI-simpler competitors; Limited built-in WiFi management compared to vendor-bundled Meraki/Arista solutions; Requires additional licenses for advanced security/automation features; Power consumption high at full configuration (750W typical); Proprietary transceivers increase operational lock-in
  • Est. Price: $15,000 - $35,000

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