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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

Aruba (HPE) Aruba 6400 Switch
Aruba (HPE) Aruba 6400 Switch
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 25.6 Tbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 19.2 Bpps (Billion packets per second)
  • Ports (48-Port Base Config): 48 u00d7 1/10/25GbE SFP28 + 4 u00d7 40/100GbE QSFP28
  • Ports (96-Port Config): 96 u00d7 1/10/25GbE SFP28 + 8 u00d7 40/100GbE QSFP28
  • PoE Budget: Up to 4 kW per line card (optional PoE+ modules)
  • Layer: L2/L3 (Full switching and routing)
  • Stacking Support: Yes, up to 10 units via stacking cables
  • Backplane Throughput: 25.6 Tbps
  • Maximum MAC Entries: 256K
  • Latency: Sub-microsecond cut-through switching
  • Power Consumption: 1.5 kW (base), up to 4 kW fully configured

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Modular architecture supports flexible port configurations for campus and data center deployments; Industry-leading 25.6 Tbps switching capacity with sub-microsecond latency enables high-performance applications; Comprehensive L2/L3 feature set with advanced routing, VLAN support, and QoS for enterprise networks; Stacking capability (up to 10 units) simplifies management and improves redundancy; Optional PoE+ modules provide power delivery for IP phones and wireless APs; High uplink speeds (40/100GbE QSFP28) future-proof for backbone connectivity
  • ✘ Cons: Premium pricing (typically $18K-$55K depending on configuration) makes it expensive for smaller deployments; Modular design increases complexity in configuration and initial setup; Requires separate management interface and external power supplies; Limited entry-level configurations may not justify cost for small branch offices; Power consumption increases significantly with maximum PoE modules installed; Heat dissipation requires proper data center environmental controls
  • Est. Price: $18,000 - $55,000

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