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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 648F-FPOE
Fortinet FortiSwitch 648F-FPOE
★ 3.4 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 720 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 1071 Mpps
  • Ports: 32x 2.5G RJ45, 16x 5G RJ45, 8x 25G SFP28
  • PoE Budget: 1800W (802.3bt PoE++)
  • Layer: Layer 3
  • Stacking support: Up to 4 nodes (standalone) / 300 nodes (FortiLink)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Industry-leading 1800W PoE++ budget; High-density multi-gigabit (2.5G/5G) connectivity for Wi-Fi 6E/7; 25G SFP28 uplinks for high-speed backhaul; Deep integration with FortiGate via FortiLink for unified security management.
  • ✘ Cons: Significant initial investment cost; Optimized specifically for the Fortinet ecosystem (some features limited in standalone mode); High power draw and fan noise requires dedicated cooling/rack space.
  • Est. Price: $7,600 - $10,800

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