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

Technical Specifications

  • Switch Type: Managed Ethernet Switch
  • Switching Capacity: 56 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 41.67 Mpps
  • 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
  • Est. Price: $1,500 - $2,200

Compare Against

Juniper Networks EX4100-48P
Juniper Networks EX4100-48P
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 130.95 Mpps
  • Ports (Breakdown): 48x 1GbE RJ45 + 4x SFP+ 10GbE uplink
  • PoE Budget: 740W (802.3at, selective ports)
  • Layer: L2/L3 (with routing capabilities)
  • 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
  • Est. Price: $2,500 - $4,200

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