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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

Aruba (HPE) Aruba CX 6200F Switch
Aruba (HPE) Aruba CX 6200F Switch
★ 3.4 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps (48-port) / 128 Gbps (24-port)
  • Forwarding Rate: Up to 130.9 Mpps
  • Ports: 24x or 48x 10/100/1000BASE-T, 4x 1/10G SFP+ uplinks
  • PoE Budget: Up to 370W or 740W Class 4 PoE (on PoE models)
  • Layer: Layer 3 (Static, RIP, Access OSPF)
  • Stacking support: Up to 8 units via Virtual Stacking Framework (VSF)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Runs modern AOS-CX operating system with advanced automation; built-in Network Analytics Engine (NAE) for real-time monitoring; support for Aruba Dynamic Segmentation; easy setup via mobile app; includes Limited Lifetime Warranty.
  • ✘ Cons: Fixed internal power supplies and fans (lacks modular redundancy); premium pricing compared to entry-level models; AOS-CX CLI may have a learning curve for legacy ProCurve users.
  • Est. Price: $950 - $2,500

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