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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

Fortinet FortiSwitch 148F
Fortinet FortiSwitch 148F
★ 3.4 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 260 Mpps
  • Ports: 48x GE RJ45 ports, 4x 10 GE SFP+ slots
  • PoE Budget: N/A (Standard model)
  • Layer: Layer 2
  • Stacking support: FortiLink (via FortiGate)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Seamless FortiGate integration via FortiLink, 4x 10G SFP+ uplinks, cost-effective for 48-port capacity, zero-touch deployment.
  • ✘ Cons: Entry-level hardware lacks advanced stacking (MC-LAG), no dual/redundant PSU, full feature set requires Fortinet ecosystem lock-in.
  • Est. Price: $880 - $1,276

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