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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

Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9200
Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9200
★ 3.4 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: Up to 392 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: Up to 292 Mpps
  • Ports: 24 or 48 ports (10/100/1000 or mGig), with modular or fixed uplinks
  • PoE Budget: Up to 1440W (PoE+ supported)
  • Layer: Layer 2 and Layer 3 (L2/L3)
  • Stacking support: StackWise-160 (160 Gbps) or StackWise-80 (80 Gbps)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Runs modern IOS XE; Support for Full PoE+ (up to 1440W); High availability with field-replaceable power supplies and fans on modular models; Integrated security with MACsec-128 and SD-Access compatibility.
  • ✘ Cons: Licensing model (DNA subscriptions) can be costly; StackWise modules and cables are sold separately; C9200L variants lack modular uplink flexibility.
  • Est. Price: $2,200 - $9,500

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