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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

Compare Against

Ubiquiti UniFi Pro Max 24 PoE
Ubiquiti UniFi Pro Max 24 PoE
★ 5.0 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Device Type: Managed Switch
  • Switching Capacity: 528 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 395 Mpps
  • Ports: 24x 2.5G PoE + 2x 10G SFP+
  • PoE Budget: 600W
  • Layer: L3 (Layer 3)
  • Stacking Support: No
  • Management: UniFi Network Application
  • Cooling: Fanless with passive cooling option
  • Power Consumption: Approx 80-250W (depending on PoE load)
  • Max PoE Devices: 24
  • Throughput per 2.5G Port: 2.5 Gbps full duplex

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Excellent 2.5G port density at mid-range price; Fanless design offers silent operation and reliability; 600W PoE budget supports modern high-power devices; Integrated into UniFi ecosystem for centralized management; 10G uplink SFP+ ports for aggregation; Low latency and responsive performance; Energy efficient under typical loads
  • ✘ Cons: Limited to L3 (no advanced routing); No stacking support limits scalability for large deployments; 2.5G ports may not justify cost if 1G sufficient for use case; Passive cooling means outdoor/high-temp deployments not recommended; Limited redundancy/HA features compared to enterprise switches; SFP+ modules sold separately
  • Est. Price: $699 - $899

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