UBIQUITI Pro Max 16 PoE, Layer 3 Etherlighting™ switch with 2.5 GbE, PoE

Get to know your next go-to power switch. The Ubiquiti Pro Max 16 PoE boasts 16 ports, smart PoE power, and lightning-fast 2.5 GbE—all in a compact, versatile package.

What makes it stand out

It’s not another switch. It offers:

• 16 Ethernet ports — 12 gigabit PoE+ ports (30 W max) and 4 blazing 2.5 GbE PoE++ ports (60 W max)
• Layer 3 routing — DHCP server/relay, static routes, inter-VLAN routing—all built-in
• 2× 10 Gb SFP+ uplinks for serious backbones
• Etherlighting™ LEDs for lighting port, speed, and VLAN status upon connection of UniFi cables
• Quiet and efficient — fanless design with external power, as well as flexible desk, wall, or rack mounting
• Easy control via UniFi Network app or controller

Key Specs

• Switching capacity: 84 Gbps
• Throughput (non-blocking): 42 Gbps
• Forwarding rate: 62 Mpps
• VLANs supported: 1,000
• MAC table size: 16,000
• ARP entries: 6,000
• IPv4 static routes: 512
• PoE budget: 180 W total
• Dimensions: 325 × 160 × 43.7 mm
• Weight: ~2.1 kg
• Display: 1.3″ touchscreen
• Power input: 54 V, 210 W external adapter
• Operating temp/humidity: 0–40 °C, 10–90%

Real-world use

• High-speed campus or office uplinks — 2.5 GbE and 10 GbE ports provide persistent traffic flow
• Power-hungry devices? Four PoE++ ports (60 W) handle heavy loads such as PTZ cameras or high-end APs
• Sawdust-free spaces (home labs, studios) adore the fanless silent operation
• Small rack configurations or desks — place it where it will fit
• Multi-VLAN configurations — smart routing and ACLs make network partitioning a breeze