Ports (24x GbE): 24u00d7 Gigabit Ethernet with PoE+
Uplink Ports: 2u00d7 10G SFP+
PoE Budget: 370W
Layer Support: L2/L3
Stacking Support: UniFi Controller managed (no native stacking)
Management: UniFi Controller / Web UI
Max Power Consumption: 740W
Operating Temperature: -10u00b0C to 55u00b0C
Dimensions: 440 u00d7 290 u00d7 44 mm
Mounting: Rackmount (1U)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Industry-leading 370W PoE budget supports high-density PoE deployments; Dual 10G SFP+ uplinks provide future-proof uplink capacity; Intuitive UniFi Controller integration simplifies network management and monitoring; Layer 3 capabilities enable inter-VLAN routing without external gateway; Excellent build quality with fanless operation options available; Strong price-to-performance ratio for enterprise-grade hardware
✘ Cons:Requires UniFi Controller for advanced features—standalone management is limited; No native switch stacking limits scalability without controller; 10G uplinks are SFP+ (not RJ45) requiring additional transceivers; Limited CLI customization compared to enterprise vendors like Cisco/Arista; Thermal performance under maximum PoE load requires adequate rack ventilation; PoE+ cannot simultaneously max out on all 24 ports simultaneously due to power budget constraints
Stacking Support: Yes, up to 10 units via Virtual Chassis
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Excellent port density for mid-market deployments with 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports; Supports PoE for 740W budget enabling powered devices like IP phones and cameras; Layer 2/3 capability with VLAN, spanning tree, and basic routing support; Virtual Chassis stacking allows logical consolidation of up to 10 units for simplified management
✘ Cons:Limited to Gigabit Ethernet on access ports with only 4x 10GbE uplinks may create bottleneck for high-throughput core deployments; Switching capacity of 176 Gbps is modest compared to modern data center switches; Lower forwarding rate of 130.95 Mpps may struggle with heavy ACL or filtering policies; PoE budget of 740W is relatively limited if many high-power devices are required