Thank you so much for sharing this excellent in-depth video review! I was able to secure one of these 16 Pro Max PoE switches and I'm eagerly anticipating its arrival soon!
Thanks for your review. I am considering replacing my Ubiquiti POE switch with this one. Can you please measure the power consumption in idle and with some load?
nice..I'm looking at this for wiring up my house. Have 1gb internet which I want to push to 2gb and wireless/powerline performance is nowhere close to wired. So gonna wired a minimum of 2 ports into each of the rooms and 4 ports into my main office so I can take full advantage of the 2.5gb internet speeds. Don't think I need the POE version as I'm simply plugging PC, consoles, media devices into it.
@ApexOneTech Ah, I didn't know that😅. Ah well, saved some bucks, non-PoE doing great and temperature is fine. Last part is always some issues with ubiquiti and the fanless devices.
In general, you want to use a patch panel for any kind of permament rack install or for a commercial space. A patch panel is not a requirement for any functionally but is used in a product environment to keep a network rack reliable and easy maintained. For home use, you can definitely patch in directly.
Not really a complaint because everything new is likely going to be out of stock. People say the same thing about the u7 ap and the G5 dome yet I bought both in the first week of release. Patience is a virtue as these are prosumer parts
Your best bet is to create an account on the store and ask to be notified when they're back in stock. It works for me, as long as I get on there within a few minutes (or even an hour or two) of getting the email, I can usually get whatever it is. My Pro Max 16 POE just arrived last night and I'm looking forward to getting it set up this weekend.
I think you are better off mating a UDM Pro with Pro Max 16 POE for the same price as a UDM SE with Pro Max 16 (non POE) . Especially since switch ports on UDM share 1 GB bandwith to UDM router. For future Wifi 7 access points you will want 2.5 GB PoE on potential 10 GB (SFP+) bandwidth back to UDM.
Good point. Interesting that both come in at $827. The only thing is the SE comes with that 2.5 WAN. And although you won't get those speeds on the 1G PoE ports on SE like you said, you can pass it along the SFP+ to another switch and giving you headroom above the 1G limit. Here's a good diagram of the UDM Pro (and SE would be similar with 2.5): ubntwiki.com/products/unifi/unifi_dream_machine_pro Thanks for the tip!
I have no existing network gear and want 3 U7 AP's, doorbell PRO, some RJ45 outlets and maybe some cameras later on. First I thought of using UDM-SE with a non-POE switch until I realized that the UDM-SE is not capable of powering all 3 U7 AP's. I went across the lineup of UI and also came to the conclusion that UMD-Pro together with the Pro Max 16 POE switch has far more functionality and capacity for further expansion. If I need more "simple", non-POE RJ45 outlets in the future I can easily add another non-PE switch later on. Thanks for your nice videos @ApexOneTech , they are very helpfull for a starter in the UI-universe ;-)
Ubiquiti needs to do a better job telling us we need a rack mount kit prior to having ordered mine. Now I have to wait for the rack mount kit to be in stock ANYWHERE!!!
Same here. I ordered the switch in July nevertheless because it was unavaible since a few months and match excactly my needs with a lot more affordable price than the 24 ports So as soon as it was available I took it. For information the rackmount is now available in EU directly in ubiquiti store since a few days. I have just ordered mine.
I prefer the UI Store. Amazon is usually more expensive but sometimes the same price. Shipping varies as well since you may or may not have Amazon Prime and the Amazon seller might not be selling it with free shipping. I search google when I can’t find it.
This pro max 16 that I showed is not PoE. If comparing PoE, the enterprise has 8x 2.5 ports while the pro max only has 4. But pro max has more Poe budget and obviously more ports.
I didnt understand Unifi in that Case. All they have to do is to use the case from the 24port with power supply, engineer and take another Systemboard, pull it into case which less Holes. Also Unifi: We engineer an external (?!) Power Suplly, we engineer an Case that is absolut no Standard, we engineer an over-enginieered Rack mount Kit. and then we sold it fpr less than the 24. but plus the RM Kit.... äh. I missed the logic in these product design😂
Yeah it seems like they didn’t really design this for rack mounting and wanted to give a desktop version of the switch. I think that’s the primary intention. And it’s nicer to have a smaller switch if it’s going on a desk like a studio. The wall mount is a clean design although, seems like a very limited use case?
The 16 MAX POE would be perfect for me in my apartment. Just need them to make a Flex Mini 2.5Gbe(POE powered).
what would the 2.5 be used for? NAS?
Ur never gonna believe this...
THANK YOU!!!
Thank you so much for sharing this excellent in-depth video review! I was able to secure one of these 16 Pro Max PoE switches and I'm eagerly anticipating its arrival soon!
Very welcome!
Thanks for your review. I am considering replacing my
Ubiquiti POE switch with this one. Can you please measure the power consumption in idle and with some load?
nice..I'm looking at this for wiring up my house. Have 1gb internet which I want to push to 2gb and wireless/powerline performance is nowhere close to wired. So gonna wired a minimum of 2 ports into each of the rooms and 4 ports into my main office so I can take full advantage of the 2.5gb internet speeds. Don't think I need the POE version as I'm simply plugging PC, consoles, media devices into it.
Yeah I would do the Poe if you need some powerful 2.5g wireless access points.
nice... like the light action ..Question you would use the switch after all your ports from the router is full?
For home use, yeah. Let me know your home details, I can point you in the right direction.
Went for the non-PoE version. I will use the injectors I already have because I want my switches to be fanless. Really hate the high pitch sound.
The Pro Max 16 PoE is also fanless ;)
@ApexOneTech Ah, I didn't know that😅. Ah well, saved some bucks, non-PoE doing great and temperature is fine. Last part is always some issues with ubiquiti and the fanless devices.
if you don't rack mount it, would you recommend to use a patch panel or connect the cables straight to the switch?
In general, you want to use a patch panel for any kind of permament rack install or for a commercial space. A patch panel is not a requirement for any functionally but is used in a product environment to keep a network rack reliable and easy maintained. For home use, you can definitely patch in directly.
The problem with this device is to be able to get your hands on one. These are almost always sold out
Check out Unifi Notify from crosstalk solutions. It works pretty well. B&H photo video might also have some stock when others are out.
Not really a complaint because everything new is likely going to be out of stock. People say the same thing about the u7 ap and the G5 dome yet I bought both in the first week of release.
Patience is a virtue as these are prosumer parts
Your best bet is to create an account on the store and ask to be notified when they're back in stock. It works for me, as long as I get on there within a few minutes (or even an hour or two) of getting the email, I can usually get whatever it is. My Pro Max 16 POE just arrived last night and I'm looking forward to getting it set up this weekend.
Cool video, Thnx!
I think you are better off mating a UDM Pro with Pro Max 16 POE for the same price as a UDM SE with Pro Max 16 (non POE) . Especially since switch ports on UDM share 1 GB bandwith to UDM router. For future Wifi 7 access points you will want 2.5 GB PoE on potential 10 GB (SFP+) bandwidth back to UDM.
Good point. Interesting that both come in at $827. The only thing is the SE comes with that 2.5 WAN. And although you won't get those speeds on the 1G PoE ports on SE like you said, you can pass it along the SFP+ to another switch and giving you headroom above the 1G limit. Here's a good diagram of the UDM Pro (and SE would be similar with 2.5): ubntwiki.com/products/unifi/unifi_dream_machine_pro
Thanks for the tip!
I have no existing network gear and want 3 U7 AP's, doorbell PRO, some RJ45 outlets and maybe some cameras later on. First I thought of using UDM-SE with a non-POE switch until I realized that the UDM-SE is not capable of powering all 3 U7 AP's. I went across the lineup of UI and also came to the conclusion that UMD-Pro together with the Pro Max 16 POE switch has far more functionality and capacity for further expansion. If I need more "simple", non-POE RJ45 outlets in the future I can easily add another non-PE switch later on. Thanks for your nice videos @ApexOneTech , they are very helpfull for a starter in the UI-universe ;-)
Ubiquiti needs to do a better job telling us we need a rack mount kit prior to having ordered mine. Now I have to wait for the rack mount kit to be in stock ANYWHERE!!!
Yeah it’s tough. I would just have it temporarily on another unit until you can get the rack kit.
Same here.
I ordered the switch in July nevertheless because it was unavaible since a few months and match excactly my needs with a lot more affordable price than the 24 ports
So as soon as it was available I took it.
For information the rackmount is now available in EU directly in ubiquiti store since a few days.
I have just ordered mine.
@@nicolasrenaudin9361 Man, in this scenario I would order from EU I should take a look. I have it just sitting on a rack mount tray currently.
I have been checking the Ubiquiti store and can't seem to find this switch in stock. Did you purchase through the Ubiquiti store or Amazon?
I prefer the UI Store. Amazon is usually more expensive but sometimes the same price. Shipping varies as well since you may or may not have Amazon Prime and the Amazon seller might not be selling it with free shipping. I search google when I can’t find it.
@@ApexOneTech thank you for your response. I keep checking everyday trying to find this in stock, I guess I can keep checking .
this or the enterprise 8 poe?
This pro max 16 that I showed is not PoE. If comparing PoE, the enterprise has 8x 2.5 ports while the pro max only has 4. But pro max has more Poe budget and obviously more ports.
What size switch is it 1U?
Yes, 1U.
I didnt understand Unifi in that Case.
All they have to do is to use the case from the 24port with power supply, engineer and take another Systemboard, pull it into case which less Holes.
Also Unifi:
We engineer an external (?!) Power Suplly,
we engineer an Case that is absolut no Standard,
we engineer an over-enginieered Rack mount Kit.
and then we sold it fpr less than the 24.
but plus the RM Kit.... äh.
I missed the logic in these product design😂
Yeah it seems like they didn’t really design this for rack mounting and wanted to give a desktop version of the switch. I think that’s the primary intention. And it’s nicer to have a smaller switch if it’s going on a desk like a studio. The wall mount is a clean design although, seems like a very limited use case?
One bonus, in a power outage you could power this with a powerbank instead of an ups 😂
@@Youritlam 😁😁
No point. They don't sell, or ship, to Australia.
There’s an Australian guy here on RUclips that sells ubiquiti gear online.
if there any chance you would be willing to sell me your rack mount kit?
I would but I've already deployed it for a customer.
Lights! That's a feature no ones care. How about making all 16 ports 2.5gb.