frontpagesp1nn posted Jan 31, 2026 10:03 PM
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frontpagesp1nn posted Jan 31, 2026 10:03 PM
Micro Center: Ubiquiti Pro Max 16 PoE 2.5G / 1G Managed Network Switch w/ Etherlighting
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my router shouldn't require connections to the manufacturer, and they shouldn't have the ability to remotely brick it.
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I just want the Pro Max type device, 16 ports, rack mount (without the stupid extension), and it be 16 ports of 2.5. Really hate that the one in the post above is a Pro Max but only 4 2.5 ports.
Clarification: You could also use a 1gb port to connect to a 2.5gb router, but with 1gb consequences. I was assuming you knew this, but clarifying just in case. 😀
Without using the SFP port, do we have to burn a 2.5G PoE++ port to link to a 2.5G router?
I just want the Pro Max type device, 16 ports, rack mount (without the stupid extension), and it be 16 ports of 2.5. Really hate that the one in the post above is a Pro Max but only 4 2.5 ports.
I almost drove to microcenter tomorrow just to get it at $50 off but now i'll wait and see what other 2.5gbps options come out.
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Regarding all the Russian sanctions talk, unfortunately, as others have pointed out- yes there are a number of Ubiquiti devices being used by Russia, and being sold through Ubiquiti partners to them, or through them. The news was backed by an organization that has a large short position in Ubiquiti, so although it might be true (and has likely been true for quite awhile), their position makes it suspect to yell it from rooftops. In addition to that, Ubiquiti had been called out and fined for a similar problem with sanctions in Iran a few years ago.
Do I think Ubiquiti is knowingly selling this technology to Russia? No, of course not.
Do I think that Ubiquiti has their partners sign legalese documents to insulate Ubiquiti if that 3rd party sells technology to a sanctioned nations? Yes, of course.
Do I think that Ubiquiti spot-checks their partners for selling hardware to sanctioned nations? Likely, but also likely understaffed.
I suspect Ubiquiti will likely see a higher fine since they are now repeat offenders.
Honestly, as a customer, I think it speaks well to Ubiquiti's cost:performance ratio- but it's sad it's being used to hurt/kill people.
So stupid that Ubiquiti separated that power supply as it's own $80 SKU... if you don't need a POE++ switch you'd buy a different one, and if you need it you need the power supply!
So stupid that Ubiquiti separated that power supply as it's own $80 SKU... if you don't need a POE++ switch you'd buy a different one, and if you need it you need the power supply!
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So stupid that Ubiquiti separated that power supply as it's own $80 SKU... if you don't need a POE++ switch you'd buy a different one, and if you need it you need the power supply!
I don't think Ubiquiti made this to be placed in a rack and be the distribution point of a network, but it's been working great in that capacity since I installed it.
I actually feel the Flex POE is a better solution than the Pro Max 16 POE listed here, as all ports can be used as POE++ and all are 2.5GB. Does it look as professional mounted in a rack? Of course not, but it does allow me to mount 2 RPi's next to it!
I have the Flex 2.5G POE and love it. I use it in my rack with it uplinked to my UDMP. I use 2 ports for downstream 2.5G flexs that are powered via it (5 port & 8 port), another 2 ports for my 2.5G NAS' and another 2 ports for APs. I disagree that they should have included the power supply as it can be powered by a number of options, and not everyone needs all the power it can provide. Under a 60W budget? Use a POE injector. Since the $80 power supply was sparse when I purchased the POE unit, I opted for a $30 from Amazon and it's been working great for >6mos.
I don't think Ubiquiti made this to be placed in a rack and be the distribution point of a network, but it's been working great in that capacity since I installed it.
I actually feel the Flex POE is a better solution than the Pro Max 16 POE listed here, as all ports can be used as POE++ and all are 2.5GB. Does it look as professional mounted in a rack? Of course not, but it does allow me to mount 2 RPi's next to it!
Really depends on your use case, it clearly works for you but 16 ports is too small for my usage.
But you kind of made my point since you added on a 3rd party power supply...
But you kind of made my point since you added on a 3rd party power supply...
By Ubiquiti splitting off the $80 power supply it kept costs lower, and more flexible for the customer.
I don't think Ubiquiti made this to be placed in a rack and be the distribution point of a network, but it's been working great in that capacity since I installed it.
I actually feel the Flex POE is a better solution than the Pro Max 16 POE listed here, as all ports can be used as POE++ and all are 2.5GB. Does it look as professional mounted in a rack? Of course not, but it does allow me to mount 2 RPi's next to it!
Unless you can use the WAN SFP port, which I haven't looked into...
Unless you can use the WAN SFP port, which I haven't looked into...
Confirmed with google - works fine.
Unless you can use the WAN SFP port, which I haven't looked into...
Confirmed with google - works fine.
I will also add that if you need to connect another device via SFP+ to your network, you would need something like the USW-Agg.
Final note: the Flex has 10 physical ports, but ports 9 (10gig copper) & 10 (SFP+) are combo ports, so for traffic purposes, it's one or the other- not both. YOU CAN use SFP+ and a POE++ injector like I linked above, but only 1 port will carry traffic (assuming it would be the SFP+).
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Confirmed with google - works fine.
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