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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

Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9200
Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9200
★ 3.4 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Category: Switch
  • Switching Capacity: 370 Gbps (24-port) / 740 Gbps (48-port)
  • Forwarding Rate: 550 Mpps
  • Ports (Breakdown): 24x 1GE + 4x 40G QSFP28 uplinks (C9200-24P); 48x 1GE + 4x 40G QSFP28 (C9200-48P)
  • PoE Budget: 740W (PoE+, 90W per port)
  • Layer: L3 (Full routing: OSPF, BGP, EIGRP)
  • Stacking Support: Yes, StackWise Virtual (up to 9 units)
  • Form Factor: Modular, 1U/2U rackmount
  • Throughput per Port: 10 Gbps (downlink), 40 Gbps (uplink)
  • Management: SNMP v3, SSH, Web UI, Telnet

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Enterprise-grade Catalyst OS with advanced security features; Full Layer 3 routing with OSPF, BGP, EIGRP support; Excellent PoE+ budget (740W) for powering APs and VoIP phones; StackWise Virtual redundancy for high availability; 40G QSFP28 uplinks for high-speed core connectivity; Low-latency forwarding with predictable performance; Secure boot and threat detection capabilities
  • ✘ Cons: Premium pricing ($5.5K–$14K), 2–3x more expensive than commodity switches; Steep learning curve with complex IOS-XE configuration; Requires licensing for advanced features and support; High power consumption (~350W typical) increases operational costs; Overkill for small deployments under 50 ports; Vendor lock-in to Cisco ecosystem; Support contracts recommended for production environments
  • Est. Price: $5,500 - $14,000

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