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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.