Ubiquiti UniFi USW Pro Max 24 PoE — 24-Port Layer 3 Etherlighting Multi-Gig PoE++ Switch for Chicago

Ubiquiti UniFi USW Pro Max 24 PoE

The Ubiquiti UniFi USW Pro Max 24 PoE is the flagship 24-port UniFi access switch — Layer 3 routing, multi-gig (2.5 GbE) access ports, PoE++ (802.3bt) for high-power devices like Wi-Fi 7 APs and PoE++ PTZ cameras, SFP+ 10 GbE uplinks, and Etherlighting RGB port-status LEDs that make troubleshooting visual. Wi-Fi 7 APs want a 2.5 GbE port and PoE++ PTZ cameras want serious wattage — this closet switch delivers both without a bottleneck.

What’s Confirmed by the Official Ubiquiti Spec

These specifications come from the techspecs.ui.com / store.ui.com published USW-Pro-Max-24-PoE product page:

• Model: USW-Pro-Max-24-PoE
• Form factor: 1U rack-mount
• Ports: 24 access ports including 2.5 GbE (per Ubiquiti spec)
• PoE standard: PoE++ (802.3bt)
• Uplinks: SFP+ 10 GbE (per Ubiquiti spec)
• Layer: L3 (routing)
• Visual indicators: Etherlighting (RGB port-status LEDs)
• Management: UniFi Network controller

When the USW Pro Max 24 PoE Fits — Multi-Gig L3 Access

Pick the USW Pro Max 24 PoE when:

• The deployment includes Wi-Fi 7 APs (like the U7 Pro) that need a 2.5 GbE port to breathe
• Some downstream devices need PoE++ (802.3bt) up to 90 W
• The site benefits from L3 routing at the access layer (inter-VLAN routing, dynamic routing)
• Operations want Etherlighting visual status for fast issue identification
• 10G fiber uplinks to the core are required

For standard 24-port L2 PoE at lower cost, see the USW 24 PoE. For 48-port L2 density, see the USW 48 PoE. For an outdoor weatherproof enclosure hosting a USW-Flex switch, see the USW Flex Utility.

Where the Ubiquiti USW Pro Max 24 PoE Wins in Chicago

• Flagship commercial UniFi deployment
• Office building IDF needing multi-gig per port
• Wi-Fi 7 AP backhaul (2.5 GbE per AP)
• PoE++ PTZ camera deployment
• Hospitality property flagship rack switch
• Multi-tenant residential property flagship rack switch
• Retail flagship-store rack switch

Local Chicago Coverage

Vidimost installs the Ubiquiti USW Pro Max 24 PoE across the full city of Chicago for flagship multi-gig L3 PoE++ deployments.

Recommended Pairings

• Ubiquiti USW 24 PoE — standard L2 sibling for cost-down deployments
• Ubiquiti USW 48 PoE — 48-port L2 sibling for higher density
• Ubiquiti USW Flex Utility — outdoor weatherproof switch enclosure
• Ubiquiti U7 Pro — Wi-Fi 7 AP that benefits from 2.5 GbE
• Ubiquiti UCG-Fiber — 10G fiber UniFi gateway

Professional Installation by Vidimost

Vidimost LLC installs the USW Pro Max 24 PoE across Chicago for flagship multi-gig L3 PoE++ deployments. Full-scope service includes rack-space planning, PoE++ budget calculation, CAT6A cabling sized to multi-gig, SFP+ uplink selection, L3 / VLAN / routing configuration, and integration with the broader UniFi network. Contact us for a free site walkthrough and quote.