Looking for networking guidance

Networking & security

Hey all,

I am in the early stages of redoing my small home network and can use some advice and guidance. I am in the process of of consolidating my hardware to a 12U rack and am looking for feedback on the right networking layout for the below. I was considering buying a new UDM-Pro but it does not have multiple 2.5GbE ports so I'll wait until the next iteration. I'd like as much as possible in my LAN to be 2.5GbE. I am absolutely open to buying new hardware if it should make the performance and functionality better.

LAYOUT

UCI

- UGX-MAX (4 x 2.5 GbE)

- PC (w/ Unifi controller) : 2.5 GbE to 2.5 GbE

- Mac Mini : 2.5 GbE to 2.5 GbE

- UNAS-Pro : 10G SFP+ to 2.5Gbe via UACC-CM-RJ45-MG

- USW Flex 2.5Gbe (8 x 2.5 GbE) : 2.5 GbE to 2.5 GbE

- U7 Pro : 2.5 GbE to 2.5 GbE w/ PoE

- Arlo : 10/100Mb to 2.5GbE

- Xbox Series X : 1GbE to 2.5 GbE

- US-8 : 1GbE to 2.5 GbE

UCI

- UGX-MAX (4 x 2.5 GbE)

- U7 Pro : 2.5 GbE to 2.5 GbE w/ PoE

- USW Flex 2.5Gbe (8 x 2.5 GbE) : 2.5 GbE to 2.5 GbE

- PC (w/ Unifi controller) : 2.5 GbE to 2.5 GbE

- Mac Mini : 2.5 GbE to 2.5 GbE

- UNAS-Pro : 10G SFP+ to 2.5Gbe via UACC-CM-RJ45-MG

- Arlo : 10/100Mb to 2.5GbE

- Xbox Series X : 1GbE to 2.5 GbE

- US-8 : 1GbE to 2.5 GbE

The vast majority of our devices are WiFi but the ones that have the most data transferred are the Mac Mini, PC, UNAS, and Xbox. Everything else pales in comparison.

I also have a bunch of other hardware that I could use if it would make long-term sense (US-16-POE-150, US-24, 3xU6-PRO, CloudKey Gen1, a couple edge switches...). These are just in storage at the moment.

I am very open to thoughts and feedback. I'm just looking to optimize LAN performance without buying a ton of new hardware...but if one or two new pieces would make a significant difference, please let me know. Thanks.

Posted Apr 10, 2026, 12:42 AM UTC