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Primary Device

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

Juniper Networks QFX5120-48Y
Juniper Networks QFX5120-48Y
★ 3.0 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 4 Tbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 2 Bpps
  • Ports: 48 x 10/25GbE SFP28 and 8 x 40/100GbE QSFP28
  • PoE Budget: N/A
  • Layer: L2/L3
  • Stacking support: Virtual Chassis (up to 2 members), EVPN-VXLAN

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: High density 25GbE/100GbE ports, extremely low latency, full EVPN-VXLAN support, Junos OS reliability and automation features.
  • ✘ Cons: High entry cost, requires advanced licensing for full L3/EVPN functionality, steep learning curve for those unfamiliar with Junos CLI.
  • Est. Price: $12,000 - $16,500

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