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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

Ubiquiti Switch Enterprise 24 PoE (USW-Enterprise-24-PoE)
Ubiquiti Switch Enterprise 24 PoE (USW-Enterprise-24-PoE)
★ 3.6 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 400 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 119 Mpps
  • Ports (Breakdown): 24x 2.5G PoE+ Ethernet + 1x 10G SFP+ Uplink
  • PoE Budget: 390W total PoE+ (per-port max 90W)
  • Layer: L3 Managed
  • Stacking Support: Yes, daisy-chain or ring topology
  • Switching Fabric: 400 Gbps non-blocking
  • MAC Address Table: 32K entries
  • VLAN Support: 4094 VLANs
  • Power Consumption: ~150W typical (550W with full PoE load)
  • Form Factor: 1U Rack-mount

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Enterprise-grade Layer 3 switching with high PoE budget (390W) supports 24 high-power devices; 10G SFP+ uplink provides excellent aggregation and backbone capacity; Native UniFi management integration simplifies network operations and visibility; Non-blocking 400 Gbps fabric handles simultaneous traffic across all ports without bottlenecks; Compact 1U form factor ideal for data center and enterprise rack deployments
  • ✘ Cons: Premium pricing ($3.2K–$4.1K) compared to smaller managed switches limits adoption in cost-conscious deployments; Requires high-wattage PoE power supplies (external PSU models) adding complexity and expense; Learning curve for administrators unfamiliar with UniFi management ecosystem; Limited to 2.5G per port (no 5G/10G on access ports) may feel dated as enterprise networks expand; Higher power draw and heat generation requires adequate cooling and power budgeting in data centers
  • Est. Price: $3,200 - $4,100

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