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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 9500
Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9500
★ 3.2 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: Up to 6.4 Tbps (Standard) / 12.8 Tbps (9500X)
  • Forwarding Rate: Up to 2 Bpps (Standard) / 8 Bpps (9500X)
  • Ports: High-density 10G, 25G, 40G, 100G, and 400G SFP/QSFP ports
  • PoE Budget: N/A
  • Layer: Layer 3
  • Stacking support: StackWise Virtual

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Future-proof performance with 400G density (9500X), enterprise-grade security (MACsec-256, ETA), high availability via StackWise Virtual, supports SD-Access and DNA Center automation, capable of hosting container-based applications.
  • ✘ Cons: High total cost of ownership including mandatory DNA licensing, fixed configuration prevents adding line cards later, lacks PoE support for end devices, complex licensing model.
  • Est. Price: $5,000 - $18,000

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