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Ultimate Wi-Fi coverage and throughput

GigaSpire u6 Family

A complete family of high-performance, multiservice systems delivering Calix SmartLife™ managed services

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GigaSpire u6 Overview

Deliver the optimum Wi-Fi coverage and throughput

The u6 Wi-Fi systems can be deployed quickly and easily, enabling you to offer subscribers appealing new services and applications as they emerge. The u6 family consists of both Wi-Fi 6 and 6E capable systems to meet capacity and performance requirements.

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Product details

Delivering next-generation experience your subscribers deserve

GigaSpire u6 Systems

Exceptional Wi-Fi coverage with on-board LAN and voice support

All GigaSpire u6 systems deliver superior throughput and complete Wi-Fi coverage to every part of your subscribers’ residences, multi-dwelling units and businesses. Utilize the LAN and POTs ports to add on additional services while providing your subscribers with complete oversight using the ComandIQ® and CommandWorx™ applications.​

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CAPACITY AND SPEED​

GigaSpire u6 indoor systems ​

All GigaSpire u6 systems are equipped with six radios supporting MU-MIMO functionality to handle a multitude of devices found in homes and businesses today. In fact, the systems are designed to support up to 500 devices in one network, the largest in this product category.​

When speed and latency is a factor, choose from systems with integrated GPON/XGS PON or 10GE WAN connections to concentrate 10GE or GE LAN ports ensuring the needed performance for emerging high-speed, low-latency applications.

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SmartLife managed services​

Each GigaSpire u6 system is a fundamental component of SmartLife managed service solutions giving providers a wide selection of indoor untis to support the needs of SmartHome™ SmartTown®, SmartMDU™ and SmartBiz™ customers, ensuring all subscriber applications operate efficiently.

With common software functionality across all GigaSpire systems, element management, control, and provisioning are consistent, expediting implementation and time to revenue.

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Benefits and features

The ideal family of Wi-Fi 6/6E systems

Attractive design and multiple deployment options

Desktop and wall mount configurations in different styles are available for consumer-friendly appeal​.

High-bandwidth connectivity

Choose from high-speed ethernet or fiber WAN connectivity to meet subscriber requirements.

Efficiency

Deliver multiple services on one platform greatly reducing capital and service delivery costs.

Standards compliant Wi-Fi solution

Dual-band or tri-band Wi-Fi gateway and satellite systems are available.

Ethernet and POTS connectivity​

Up to 10GE and multiple GE connections support gaming and IPTV delivery.

Single management support platform

System management consistency uses Calix Service Cloud.

Technical specifications

Standards based for provider and subscriber investment protection

 

u6t
(GS5229E)​

u6txg
(GS5229XG)​

u6e
(GS2037E)​

u6me
(GM2037E)​

u6.2
(GS4227E)​

u6.1
(GS4220E)​

 

Application

 

Wi-Fi Gateway​Integrated ONT/Wi-Fi Gateway​Wi-Fi Gateway​Wi-Fi Mesh SatelliteIntegrated ONT/Wi-Fi Gateway​Wi-Fi Gateway​

 

Wi-Fi 6/6E

 

2x2 (2.4 GHz)​
4x4 (5 GHz)
2x2 (2.4 GHz)​
4x4 (5 GHz)
2x2 (2.4 GHz)
2x2 (5 GHz)​
2x2 (6 Ghz)
​2x2 (2.4 GHz)
2x2 (5 GHz)​​
2x2 (6 Ghz)
2x2 (2.4 GHz)
4x4 (5 GHz)​+
2x2 (2.4 GHz)
4x4 (5 GHz)​ 

 

WAN​

 

10 GigE​XGS PON​GigEGig E or Wi-FiSFP+ or GEGigE

 

LAN​

 

1 x 10 GigE/4 x GigE​1 x 10 GigE/4 x GigE​2 x GigEGigE
4 x GigE4 x GigE

 

POTS​

 

22--22

 

USB​

 

1
1
--1
1

 

Datasheet​

 

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News and insights

A leading portfolio of carrier grade Wi-Fi systems

The GigaSpire u6 family portfolio includes multiple Wi-Fi 6/6E​ systems, designed with simple plug-and-play connectivity, snapping right into the Unlimited Subscriber ecosystem. ​

Discover how the Unlimited Subscriber portfolio is the ideal on-premise solution for service providers who want to deliver an invaluable subscriber benefits to residential, multi-tenant and business customers

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