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Ubiquiti USW-Enterprise-24-PoE
Ubiquiti USW-Enterprise-24-PoE
★ 3.6 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 124 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 92.25 Mpps
  • Ports: 12x 2.5GbE RJ45 PoE+, 12x 1GbE RJ45 PoE+, 2x 10G SFP+
  • PoE Budget: 400W
  • Layer: Layer 3
  • Stacking support: No (Redundant Power via USP-RPS)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: High-speed 2.5G connectivity ideal for Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 access points; Dual 10G SFP+ uplinks prevent core network bottlenecks; Integrated Layer 3 routing features for improved network efficiency; 1.3 inch LCM color touchscreen with AR port management
  • ✘ Cons: Lacks PoE++ (802.3bt) support for high-power devices; Only half of the RJ45 ports (12/24) support 2.5G speeds; Active cooling fans may be audible in silent office environments; Higher price point compared to standard Gigabit PoE switches
  • Est. Price: $799 - $849

Compare Against

Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9200L
Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9200L
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 56 Gbps - 176 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 83 Mpps - 261 Mpps
  • Ports (breakdown): 24 or 48 ports 10/100/1000; Fixed uplinks: 4 x 1G SFP or 4 x 10G SFP+
  • PoE Budget (if applicable): Up to 1440W (PoE+ supported)
  • Layer (L2/L3): Layer 3 (Network Essentials/Advantage)
  • Stacking support: StackWise-80 (Up to 80 Gbps, 8 switches)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Affordable entry point to Catalyst 9000 series; High reliability with dual field-replaceable power supplies and fans; Enhanced security with AES-128 MACsec and TrustSec; Support for Meraki cloud management.
  • ✘ Cons: Fixed (non-modular) uplinks cannot be upgraded; Lower stacking bandwidth compared to standard 9200; Mandatory DNA subscription increases total cost; No support for Cisco StackPower.
  • Est. Price: $500 - $3,500

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