Thanks Willie! I just got mine in the mail. 😁 Can't wait to get is setup. This will be my first switch install after entering the Unifi world of networking at our small Airbnb complex, just last year. Started off with just the UDM PRO SE. Hope things go smooth! 😬
Good to see the 2.5Gbit POE++. My initial reaction to rgb was, damn everything doesn't need rgb. Then I thought of the use case if you have standardized different VLANs to colors, and the people plugging things in aren't colorblind, it could be useful for them. However, we use Cisco at work :(
Nice review. FWIW In the Port Manager there is a "shrink window" icon top right that takes you back to the overview panel for the switch. Saves a couple of clicks.
I really hope for an update to the Dream Machine Pro SE so that it is possible to turn the port activity LEDs on and off. This would be a game changer for many. That being said, the Unifi Pro Max is an interesting Switch, PoE++ is definitely important for upcoming access points with Wi-Fi 7 support.
I can see how the vlan colors could be practical. However, I don't see the need for our server racks to be lighting up like xmas trees, unless you're a home enthusiast. I also worry about the longevity of these higher power RGB leds.
Its worth it just for the new port layout, i am not bothered about led port lighting its more of a consumer thing. I am also not bothered about poe for my setup, i have enough poe injectors sat around.
How is the fan noise? Looking to place it in my office, but not sure if it runs loud. My UDM:SE + Pro-24 run silent and I am hoping this Pro Max runs about the same.
How about a "Find Me" function where you can make the port light blink? It would be helpful when finding the problem port. Yes, the current process works, a blinking port light makes it easier. "What wire did you say?". "Just unplug the blinking patch cord!".
This looks amazing. One draw back, you got to remember what the colors mean. If you don't, it kind of is a waste. We a have a baseband video router at work. The router panels are all color based and you can pick and choose what the colors mean. The text is very hard to read, so it is important the colors are set. But nobody is taking the time to remember what the colors stand for. if at my place of, it is like that, it is going to be the same everywhere else no matter the field it is being applied too. Thinking of picking up a 48 port one and playing with it. Not excited the activity light is gone from each port. They should have left that there and just added the RGP to each port. I have been watching alot of reviews on this and there is stuff that is lacking from the go.
Can you say something about the loudness? How much do you hear the fan? Background: I am planning to install this or the ProMax 24 without POI in my office without a case. Thank you very much
