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Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Ultra
Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Ultra
★ 3.7 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 16 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 12 Mpps (datasheet PDF lists 11.904 Mpps)
  • Ports: 8 x GbE RJ45 (1G/100M/10M): 7 x PoE+ output, 1 x PoE++ input
  • PoE Budget: 42W total on base model (PoE++ input or 60W adapter input); 52W with 60W AC adapter variant; 202W with 210W AC adapter variant; max 30W per PoE+ port
  • Layer: L2 managed (official spec lists Layer 2 features only; no Layer 3 features listed)
  • Stacking support: Not listed on official spec page

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Compact fanless 8-port GbE switch with 7 PoE+ outputs; Can be powered over PoE via its PoE++ input, so no separate adapter is needed on the base model; Official specs list 16 Gbps switching capacity and 256 supported VLANs; Full set of L2 features including STP/RSTP, port isolation, storm control, port mirroring, jumbo frames and egress rate limiting; Managed through UniFi Network with a small footprint (203 x 76 x 33 mm, 320 g)
  • ✘ Cons: Layer 2 only, with no Layer 3 routing features listed; No stacking or link aggregation (LACP) listed on the official spec page; PoE budget is small on the base model (42W), so it suits only a few PoE devices; PoE budget varies by SKU (42W, 52W, 202W), which can confuse buyers; Requires UniFi Network 8.0.28 or later; No independent professional reviews found, and retailer pricing varies widely
  • Est. Price: $150 - $243

Compare Against

Ubiquiti Pro Max Aggregation (USW-Pro-Max-Aggregation)
Ubiquiti Pro Max Aggregation (USW-Pro-Max-Aggregation)
★ 5.0 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 760 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 565 Mpps
  • Ports: 28 x 10G SFP+ (10G/1G) + 4 x 25G SFP28 (25G/10G/1G)
  • PoE Budget: N/A (non-PoE switch)
  • Layer: L3 (Layer 2 features also supported)
  • Stacking: Not listed
  • Non-blocking Throughput: 380 Gbps
  • Max Power Consumption: 100 W
  • Power Input: Universal AC 100-240 V; DC input for RPS backup
  • Form Factor: 1U rack-mount (442 x 325 x 44 mm)
  • Weight: 4.6 kg without brackets

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: 760 Gbps switching capacity and 565 Mpps forwarding rate for aggregation duty; 28 x 10G SFP+ plus 4 x 25G SFP28 uplink ports; Layer 3 switching with Layer 2 features; DC input for redundant power backup; compact 1U rack form factor
  • ✘ Cons: No PoE, so it can't power APs or cameras directly; no stacking listed; not in stock on Ubiquiti's US store (marked 'No restock date yet'); 100 W power draw is high for a non-PoE 1U switch; price is above many 10G-only alternatives
  • Est. Price: $899 - $1,048

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