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Ubiquiti Enterprise 8 PoE
Ubiquiti Enterprise 8 PoE
★ 4.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2x2 MIMO (2 spatial streams per band)
  • Aggregate Throughput: 1.8 Gbps (1.2 Gbps 5GHz + 600 Mbps 2.4GHz)
  • Radios: Dual-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
  • Uplink Port Speed: 1 Gbps Ethernet
  • Max Clients: 128-200 concurrent clients
  • PoE Requirement: 802.3at PoE (30W)
  • Antenna Type: Internal omni-directional
  • Coverage Area: ~400 sq ft / ~37 sq m
  • Frequency Bands: 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/n/ax), 5 GHz (802.11a/n/ac/ax)
  • Data Rate (5GHz): Up to 1.2 Gbps
  • Data Rate (2.4GHz): Up to 600 Mbps
  • Security: WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise & Personal
  • Management: UniFi Network Controller, cloud/on-prem
  • Form Factor: Compact ceiling or wall-mount

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 6 with strong dual-band coverage; Simple PoE power delivery (802.3at standard); Excellent UniFi integration and centralized management; Cost-effective for mid-market deployments; Reliable firmware and security updates from Ubiquiti
  • ✘ Cons: Limited to 2x2 MIMO (lower stream count than flagship models); 1 Gbps uplink can bottleneck in high-density deployments; Requires UniFi Controller ecosystem (not standalone); Internal antennas limit customization; 5GHz range more limited than external-antenna competitors
  • Est. Price: $249 - $349

Compare Against

Juniper Networks QFX5120-48Y
Juniper Networks QFX5120-48Y
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 2.4 Tbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 1.8 Bpps (billion packets/sec)
  • Ports: 48 u00d7 25GbE (SFP28)
  • PoE Budget: N/A (non-PoE)
  • Layer: L2/L3
  • Stacking Support: Yes (EX Series stacking)
  • Power Consumption: ~900W
  • Dimensions: 1U RU
  • Operating Temperature: 0-40u00b0C

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Extremely high throughput (2.4 Tbps) for data center environments; 48 uniform 25GbE ports eliminate bottlenecks; Low latency and deterministic performance; Advanced L3 routing with Junos OS; Extensive stacking support for scaling across pods
  • ✘ Cons: High capital cost ($18K-$28K) makes it unsuitable for small deployments; Requires advanced operator knowledge for Junos configuration; Limited to 25GbE (newer models support higher speeds); Power consumption (~900W) increases operational costs; Juniper licensing for advanced features adds ongoing expense
  • Est. Price: $18,000 - $28,000

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