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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 Catalyst 9300
Cisco Catalyst 9300
★ 3.2 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 208 Gbps - 1000 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 154 Mpps - 1488 Mpps
  • Ports: 24 or 48 ports (1G/Multigig) with Modular Uplinks (10G/25G/40G/100G)
  • PoE Budget: Up to 90W UPOE+ per port; max 2880W per stack
  • Layer: Layer 2 and Layer 3
  • Stacking support: StackWise-480 and StackPower

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Industry-leading stacking bandwidth (up to 1 Tbps); High-density 90W PoE support for Wi-Fi 6/7; Advanced StackPower for power redundancy; Supports containerized app hosting (e.g., ThousandEyes).
  • ✘ Cons: Significant total cost of ownership including mandatory Cisco DNA subscription licenses; High configuration complexity; Requires Cisco DNA Center for advanced automation and analytics.
  • Est. Price: $2,500 - $10,000

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