SHE Network Backbone Score
NM
The SHE Network Backbone Score is a 0-10 composite score. ((PoE Budget Index × 0.25) + (Management Depth × 0.30) + (VLAN/Security Score × 0.25) + (Port Value Index × 0.20)) × 10 Published by SmartHomeExplorer and last updated 2026-04-16, the score currently evaluates 5 products.
Guide-Specific Metric
Scored using the SmartHomeExplorer Methodology.
Formula
((PoE Budget Index × 0.25) + (Management Depth × 0.30) + (VLAN/Security Score × 0.25) + (Port Value Index × 0.20)) × 10
Scale
Scored on a 0-10 scale.
Scored Products (5)
| Product | Score | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Lite 16 PoE | 8.8 | View guide → |
| MikroTik CSS610-8P-2S+ | 8.7 | View guide → |
| TP-Link TL-SG1016PE | 8.3 | View guide → |
| Cisco Business CBS250-8PP | 7.7 | View guide → |
| Netgear GS316PP | 5.7 | View guide → |
Defined In
This metric was first published in best smart ethernet switches poe 2026.