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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

Cisco Catalyst 9200
Cisco Catalyst 9200
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Device Type: Modular Managed Switch
  • Switching Capacity: 60 Tbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 26.8 Bpps
  • Ports (48-port model): 48x 10G RJ45 + 4x 40G QSFP+
  • Ports (24-port model): 24x 10G RJ45 + 4x 40G QSFP+
  • PoE Budget: 1440W (48-port) / 720W (24-port)
  • Layer: L3 (Full Routing)
  • Stacking Support: Yes (up to 9 units via StackWise-480)
  • VLAN Support: 4094 VLANs
  • ACL Entries: 8192 IPv4 entries
  • Max MAC Address Table: 64000 entries
  • Throughput: 26.8 Terabits/sec
  • Memory: 8GB DRAM (typical configuration)
  • Power Consumption: 1300W (48-port model)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Modular architecture with hot-swappable line cards; Exceptional forwarding performance suitable for high-density data centers; Native support for 10/40/100G uplink ports; Advanced security features (MACsec, 802.1X, VLAN segmentation); Comprehensive software stack (IOS XE) with extensive automation APIs; Strong PoE capabilities for powering enterprise access points and IP phones
  • ✘ Cons: High initial capital expenditure with enterprise pricing; Steep learning curve for advanced feature configuration; Significant power and cooling requirements in deployment; Requires ongoing software licensing for advanced features; Not ideal for small branch offices or budget-constrained deployments; Complexity may be overkill for flat network topologies
  • Est. Price: $8,000 - $45,000

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