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
Est. Price:
$85,000 - $125,000
Compare Against
Aruba (HPE) Instant On AP33
★ 3.6 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Wi-Fi Standard: 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2x2
Aggregate Throughput: 3.0 Gbps
Radio Bands: Dual-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
2.4 GHz Throughput: ~600 Mbps
5 GHz Throughput: ~2.4 Gbps
Uplink Port Speed: 1 GbE (Gigabit Ethernet)
Maximum Clients: 100-150 concurrent clients
PoE Requirement: 802.3at PoE+ (90W max)
Form Factor: Wall-mounted or ceiling-mounted
Antennas: Internal antennas
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) performance at SMB price point; PoE powered with simplified cloud-based management via Instant On ecosystem; Dual-band coverage with solid 5 GHz performance (2.4 Gbps); Low power consumption relative to capabilities; Easy deployment and configuration for non-IT teams
✘ Cons:2x2 MIMO limits maximum throughput compared to 4x4 models; Single 1 GbE uplink port creates potential backhaul bottleneck in high-density deployments; Limited advanced features compared to flagship enterprise models; Power over Ethernet requirement may complicate retrofit installations; Scaling to larger deployments requires multiple units with potential management overhead