Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2x2 MIMO per band (dual-band)
Aggregate Throughput: 3.5 Gbps
2.4GHz Throughput: 1.7 Gbps
5GHz Throughput: 1.8 Gbps
Radios: Dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz)
Uplink Port Speed: 1 Gigabit Ethernet (PoE)
Max Clients: 150 concurrent users
PoE Requirement: PoE+ (802.3at, 23W minimum)
Antenna Configuration: Dual internal antennas per band
Security: WPA3, 802.1X
Curation Review
✔ Pros:WiFi 6 performance delivers gigabit-class throughput; PoE powered simplifies deployment with single cable run; Instant On cloud management provides zero-touch provisioning and simple web/mobile admin interface; excellent price-to-performance ratio for SMB/enterprise environments; strong range and coverage for medium-sized deployments
✘ Cons:Single Gigabit uplink can become bottleneck in high-density WiFi 6 environments; internal antenna design limits customization for specialized coverage scenarios; lacks advanced features found in Aruba Enterprise line (Aruba 6xx series); modest client density limits suitability for very dense venues like stadiums; PoE+ power constraint prevents future feature expansion
Est. Price:
$299 - $449
Compare Against
Cisco Catalyst 9178i
★ 4.3 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Switching Capacity: 204.8 Tbps (full chassis)
Forwarding Rate: 204.8 Tbps
Ports: Up to 288 u00d7 10/25/40/100 Gbps (via modular line cards)
Layer: L2/L3
Stacking Support: Yes (up to 9 units via Stacking Cables)
Chassis Type: 3-slot modular chassis
PoE Budget: Up to 5.6 kW per module (optional PoE+ modules)
Max Power Consumption: 10.2 kW (full chassis)
Backplane Bandwidth: 204.8 Tbps
Throughput per Port: Up to 100 Gbps per port
Cooling: Redundant, variable-speed fans
Uplinks: Multiple 100 Gbps QSFP28 capable
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Industry-leading 204.8 Tbps switching fabric supports next-generation high-density deployments; Modular architecture allows flexible line-card configurations for different port densities and speeds; Full redundancy support (PSU, fan, uplinks) ensures carrier-grade reliability; Native support for Cisco DNA Center and SD-Access intent-based networking; Excellent in-service upgrade capabilities with no traffic disruption
✘ Cons:Significantly higher capital cost compared to fixed-configuration switches; Requires skilled technical staff for modular line-card installation and configuration; Power and cooling infrastructure overhead for large deployments; Complexity of managing modular chassis in smaller networks may be overkill; Limited flexibility in port mix compared to disaggregated options
