UniFi Pro Max Switch Series Detailed Review
16-Port Pro Max PoE Switch
The USW-Pro-Max-16-PoE is a compact networking solution designed for small to medium-sized deployments. It features:
- 12x Gigabit RJ45 ports
- 4x 2.5 GbE RJ45 ports
- 2x 10G SFP+ uplink ports
- Total PoE budget of 180W
- Up to 60W per PoE port
- Fanless design for silent operation
- 1.3" touchscreen interface
- Ideal for small offices, retail spaces, and home networks
24-Port Pro Max PoE Switch
The USW-Pro-Max-24-PoE offers expanded connectivity for growing networks:
- 16x Gigabit RJ45 ports
- 8x 2.5 GbE RJ45 ports
- 2x 10G SFP+ uplink ports
- Total PoE budget of 400W
- Non-blocking throughput of 56 Gbps
- Switching capacity of 112 Gbps
- Perfect for educational institutions, medium enterprises, and multi-department environments
48-Port Pro Max PoE Switch
The USW-Pro-Max-48-PoE is the enterprise-grade powerhouse:
- 32x Gigabit RJ45 ports
- 16x 1/2.5 GbE RJ45 ports
- 4x 10G SFP+ uplink ports
- Massive 720W PoE budget
- Up to 60W per PoE port
- Total switching capacity of 224 Gbps
- Designed for large campuses, data centers, and high-density network environments
Common Features Across All Models
- Layer 2+/3 management capabilities
- Etherlighting port status technology
- Seamless UniFi ecosystem integration
- Advanced security features
- Zero-touch provisioning
- No ongoing licensing fees
Non-PoE Variants
Each model also comes in a non-PoE variant, maintaining identical port configurations and performance characteristics but without power delivery capabilities. These are ideal for environments where devices are separately powered or don't require PoE.
Recommended Deployments
- 16-Port: Small offices, home networks, boutique retail
- 24-Port: Medium businesses, schools, multi-department organizations
- 48-Port: Large enterprises, campuses, data centers, high-density networks
Performance Highlights
- Wire-speed packet forwarding
- Low latency
- Advanced QoS capabilities
- Support for complex network architectures
Management Options
- UniFi Network Controller
- Clouduni.fi hosted management
- Mobile app configuration
- Remote monitoring and management
The UniFi Pro Max switch series offers scalable, high-performance networking solutions adaptable to diverse environments, providing enterprise-grade features without complex licensing models.
All models can be managed effortlessly through Clouduni.fi, providing hardware-free remote management for deployments of any size while ensuring seamless monitoring and configuration capabilities across networks.
