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Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Pro Max 16 PoE
Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Pro Max 16 PoE
★ 3.6 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 84 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 62.496 Mpps
  • Ports: 12x 1GbE PoE+ RJ45, 4x 2.5GbE PoE++ RJ45, 2x 10G SFP+
  • PoE Budget: 180W
  • Layer: L3
  • Stacking support: No (Managed via UniFi Network Application)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Includes multi-gigabit 2.5G support for high-speed APs; PoE++ (60W) capability; Etherlighting for visual port status; silent fanless operation.
  • ✘ Cons: Large external power brick; limited to only 4 multi-gig ports; rack-mount kit sold separately.
  • Est. Price: $389 - $410

Compare Against

Juniper Networks QFX5230-64CD
Juniper Networks QFX5230-64CD
★ 3.1 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 51.2 Tbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 10.53 Bpps
  • Ports: 64 x 400GbE QSFP56-DD
  • PoE Budget: N/A
  • Layer: L3
  • Stacking support: No (Supports EVPN-VXLAN / IP Fabric)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Massive 51.2 Tbps bidirectional throughput; High-density 400GbE port configuration (64 ports); Optimized for AI/ML workloads and hyperscale fabrics; Ultra-low 600ns latency.
  • ✘ Cons: Extremely high acquisition and licensing costs; High power consumption and cooling requirements; Steep learning curve for Junos OS Evolved management.
  • Est. Price: $55,000 - $170,000

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