The Ubiquiti UniFi Pro Max 16 PoE Switch (USW-Pro-Max-16-PoE) is a high-performance Layer 3 managed switch designed for advanced PoE++ deployments in enterprise and professional networks. It features a total of 16 Etherlighting™ ports, including 4 high-speed 2.5 GbE RJ45 ports that support PoE++ (up to 60W per port) and 12 Gigabit RJ45 ports with PoE+ capabilities. Two 10G SFP+ ports provide uplink flexibility with ultra-fast fiber connections.
Key highlights include:
- Etherlighting™ port illumination indicates port location, connection speed/link status, and VLAN/network activity, enhancing management and troubleshooting experience (best used with UniFi Etherlighting Patch Cables).
- Robust 180W total PoE budget supporting 802.3af/at/bt standards, facilitating connection to a wide range of high-powered devices including access points, cameras, and VoIP phones.
- Powerful Layer 3 features such as DHCP server/relay, inter-VLAN and static routing, access control lists (ACLs), LACP, IGMP snooping, STP/RSTP, VLANs, and QoS for versatile network segmentation and traffic management.
- Silent, fanless cooling system ensures noiseless operation suitable for office or noise-sensitive environments.
- Compact and versatile form factor supports desktop, wall mount, or rack installation (rack mount requires add-on accessory), offering flexibility to deploy in various setups.
- 1.3 inch touchscreen LCD for on-site status and configuration overview.
- High throughput performance with non-blocking 42 Gbps throughput and 84 Gbps switching capacity, plus forwarding rate of ~62 Mpps for seamless network traffic.
- Powered via an external DC 54V adapter (210W), designed for stable power delivery.
With certifications including CE, FCC, and IC, and operation temperature ranging -5 to 40°C, this switch represents a reliable and scalable solution for business-grade networking infrastructure.