Radios (Bands): Dual-band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz simultaneous)
Uplink Port Speed: 1x Gigabit Ethernet (PoE+)
Max Clients: 200+
PoE Requirement: 802.3at PoE+ (60W)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 6 performance delivering 3.5 Gbps aggregate throughput; Excellent coverage with 4x4 MIMO spatial streams on both bands; Seamless integration with UniFi management ecosystem for centralized control; PoE+ powered for simplified deployment without additional power infrastructure; High device capacity supporting 200+ simultaneous connections ideal for dense corporate/campus deployments; Dual-band simultaneous operation with intelligent band steering for optimized client distribution
✘ Cons:Requires 802.3at PoE+ (60W)—incompatible with standard PoE; Premium pricing (~$300–400) versus consumer Wi-Fi 6 access points; Single Gigabit uplink lacks multi-gig Ethernet support for high-density scenarios; Mandatory UniFi Controller required for advanced features and unified management; Larger physical footprint and weight compared to compact AP designs; Enterprise-focused specs may be overkill for small offices or SMBs with limited ROI
Est. Price:
$300 - $400
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
