Ports (24x GbE): 24u00d7 Gigabit Ethernet with PoE+
Uplink Ports: 2u00d7 10G SFP+
PoE Budget: 370W
Layer Support: L2/L3
Stacking Support: UniFi Controller managed (no native stacking)
Management: UniFi Controller / Web UI
Max Power Consumption: 740W
Operating Temperature: -10u00b0C to 55u00b0C
Dimensions: 440 u00d7 290 u00d7 44 mm
Mounting: Rackmount (1U)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Industry-leading 370W PoE budget supports high-density PoE deployments; Dual 10G SFP+ uplinks provide future-proof uplink capacity; Intuitive UniFi Controller integration simplifies network management and monitoring; Layer 3 capabilities enable inter-VLAN routing without external gateway; Excellent build quality with fanless operation options available; Strong price-to-performance ratio for enterprise-grade hardware
✘ Cons:Requires UniFi Controller for advanced features—standalone management is limited; No native switch stacking limits scalability without controller; 10G uplinks are SFP+ (not RJ45) requiring additional transceivers; Limited CLI customization compared to enterprise vendors like Cisco/Arista; Thermal performance under maximum PoE load requires adequate rack ventilation; PoE+ cannot simultaneously max out on all 24 ports simultaneously due to power budget constraints
Est. Price:
$1,500 - $2,200
Compare Against
Fortinet FortiSwitch 124G (FS-124G)
★ 3.2 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Switching Capacity: 48 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: 35.7 Mpps
Ports: 24 u00d7 1 Gbps RJ-45 Ethernet
PoE Budget: 192W (optional PoE+ modules)
Layer: L2/L3
Stacking Support: Yes (up to 4 units)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Compact managed switch with low power consumption (~25W idle); Enterprise-grade security integration and FortiOS-like management console; Affordable entry-level option for small-to-medium businesses requiring VLAN, QoS, and static routing
✘ Cons:No 10G uplink ports limiting future scalability; Limited advanced features compared to FortiSwitch 5000 series; PoE budget insufficient for high-density wireless deployments; Requires optional licensing for advanced threat protection features