I'm part of an organization planning a significant, multi-year upgrade to our aging tech infrastructure, and we're considering Ubiquiti's products. Currently, we use Dell switches, Fortigate firewalls, and Aruba access points, but I want to know if anyone has experience using Ubiquiti devices extensively—specifically around 20-30 switches—and how well they've performed.
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We're actually replacing about 30 switches with Ubiquiti for a big security camera installation. However, we're sticking to Meraki for core network functions and firewalls due to Ubiquiti’s lack of support in that area. For non-critical stuff, Ubiquiti works great!
Just a heads-up if you need stacking switches! We were looking into Ubiquiti too, and while they checked all our boxes, the models with stacking features haven’t been released yet. So keep that in mind when planning!
Thanks, I appreciate the heads-up! Stacking is something we definitely want to include.
I’ve not seen a lot of Ubiquiti build-outs on that scale. We have around 135 Ubiquiti devices, but most are access points and cameras. If you’re going with that many switches, it might be worth checking out the larger 48-port options. I only have two of those myself, with the rest being smaller models.
Yeah, 20-30 switches isn’t too crazy. We’ve got 25 switches for about 120 users, so it really depends on your infrastructure needs.
We use Ubiquiti across our three-building campus, like switches and cameras. The pros? Integration is super easy—just plug it in and it’s ready to go. The UI is also user-friendly. On the downside, we've had issues with some of the badge reader/camera combos failing under damp conditions. Plus, keep an eye on DHCP settings—if you’re not careful, devices can mess up IP assignments, especially with their cameras, which can wreak havoc if not on their own VLAN! Overall, solid switches, but there are some quirks to deal with.
Thanks for the detailed review! I’m glad to hear the integration is straightforward. I’ll definitely pay attention to the VLANs!
Ubiquiti firewalls have made huge strides recently with their features, but remember that while they’re getting better, they may not have the dynamic capabilities of Cisco. Just make sure to check what advanced security features you need and do your homework on Ubiquiti before committing to this brand!
Yikes! That’s a bummer, stacking switches are key for a lot of setups.