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
- Expansion
- Performance
- SmartLife®
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’ residence, multi-dwelling units and business. 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 Calix’s 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
Desktop and wallmount configurations in different styles for a consumer-friendly appeal
Choose from high-speed ethernet or fiber WAN connectivity that meets the subscriber requirements
Deliver multiple services on one platform greatly reducing capital and service delivery costs
Dual-band or tri-band Wi-Fi gateway and satellite systems
Up to 10GE and multiple GE connections to support gaming and IPTV delivery
System management consistency using Calix Support Cloud
Technical specifications
Standards based for provider and subscriber investment protection
u6t | u6txg | u6e | u6me | u6xw | u6.2 | u6.1 | |
Application
| Wi-Fi Gateway | Integrated ONT/Wi-Fi Gateway | Wi-Fi Gateway | Wi-Fi Mesh Satelitte | Wi-Fi Gateway | Integrated 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)+ | 2x2 (2.4 GHz) 4x4 (5 GHz) |
WAN
| 10 GigE | XGS PON | GigE | Gig E or Wi-Fi | SFP+ or GigE | SFP+ or GE | GigE |
LAN
| 1 x 10 GigE/4 x GigE | 1 x 10 GigE/4 x GigE | 2 x GigE | GigE | 4 x GigE | 4 x GigE | 4 x GigE |
POTS
| 2 | 2 | - | - | 2 | 2 | 2 |
USB
| 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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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. All are designed with simple plug-and-play connectivity, snapping right into the Unlimited Subscriber ecosystem.
Discover how the Calix Unlimited Subscriber portfolio is the ideal on premise solution for service provides who want to deliver an exceptional experience coupled with invaluable subscriber benefits to residential, multi-tenant and business customers
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Calix Cloud
Broadband service providers can intelligently streamline their network operations and harmonize both subscriber and network data for true white glove customer experience.
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Intelligent Access
Redefine access of the network by radically simplifying its architecture and operations with one common service model, while reducing operational expenses.
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Success Education
Meet the diverse training needs of your employees with flexible education solutions for deploying, configuring, maintaining and growing broadband networks.
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Success Guidance
Value-added resources and expert guidance to achieve and exceed objectives, accelerate time-to-value, and obtain maximum return on Calix Cloud, premises, and access investments.
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SmartLife
Extend the amazing experience a subscriber has at home to their business and throughout their community
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Unlimited Subscriber
Discover unlimited ways to deliver on the changing needs and behaviors of your subscribers, whether it’s in their homes, small businesses, MDUs, or other organizations throughout your community.
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