Build an access layer that can keep pace with modern endpoint power and bandwidth demands. The Ubiquiti UniFi USW-PRO-MAX-24-POE combines 24 multi-gigabit PoE++ ports with Layer 3 switching, giving network teams a compact platform for high-density deployments where standard Gigabit access switches run out of headroom too quickly. Multi-gigabit connectivity helps remove bottlenecks for Wi-Fi access points, workstations, and other bandwidth-sensitive devices. PoE++ support gives you the power envelope needed for higher-draw hardware without adding separate injectors or fragmented power planning. Layer 3 capability lets this switch do more than simple access forwarding, which is valuable in branch networks and segmented office designs. Etherlighting improves port identification at the rack, reducing time spent tracing links during moves, adds, and changes. That matters when the switch sits in a crowded closet and every minute of troubleshooting has a cost. For teams standardizing on UniFi, this model is the right choice when you need more than basic PoE access: you need power density, multi-gig performance, and operational clarity in one switch.