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Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Ultra
Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Ultra
★ 3.5 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 400 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 297.6 Mpps
  • Ports: 8x 10GbE SFP+ uplink + 8x GbE management
  • PoE Budget: 90W per port (PoE++)
  • Layer: L2/L3 managed
  • Stacking Support: Yes (up to 32 units)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Enterprise-grade L2/L3 managed switch with 10G uplink capacity; Native UniFi controller integration for centralized network management; High forwarding rate (297.6 Mpps) with low latency for demanding deployments; PoE++ support (90W per port) for powering APs, cameras, and IoT devices; Stacking support for scalable network growth; Redundant power supply options available
  • ✘ Cons: High acquisition cost ($2.8k–$4.2k) limits deployment in small/medium networks; Requires UniFi Network Application for optimal management and monitoring; Steep learning curve for advanced L3 features; High power consumption (~250W typical) increases operational costs; SFP+ uplink ports require separate optical transceiver modules (additional cost); Overkill for networks with fewer than 24 endpoints
  • Est. Price: $2,800 - $4,200

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