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Ubiquiti USW-Enterprise-24-PoE
Ubiquiti USW-Enterprise-24-PoE
★ 3.4 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switch Type: Managed Ethernet Switch
  • Switching Capacity: 56 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 41.67 Mpps
  • 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)
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
  • Est. Price: $2,400 - $4,200

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