Max Orbit 8

The Peplink Max Orbit 8 is the flagship of the MAX Orbit Series, with eight 2.5G Orbit ports that can power terminals over 802.3at PoE+ (240W budget) and bond Starlink, OneWeb and Iridium with 5G and fibre. 4 Gbps router throughput, 10G and 10G SFP+ ports, Wi-Fi 7 and GPS make it built for large vessels, command centres and critical backup sites.

4 GbpsRouter Throughput
8x 2.5GPoE+ Orbit Ports
240WPoE Power Budget
10G + SFP+WAN/LAN Ports
Wi-Fi 72×2 MIMO Dual-Band
50–500Recommended Users

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SKU MAX-ORB-8-T-PRM Category

Add-Ons & Support Plans

Product SKU Include in Quote
PrimeCare+
PrimeCare+ E (1-Year) SKUPCP-E-1Y
PrimeCare+ E (2-Year) SKUPCP-E-2Y
PrimeCare+ E (4-Year) SKUPCP-E-4Y
PrimeCare
PrimeCare E (1-Year) SKUPRM-E-1Y
PrimeCare E (2-Year) SKUPRM-E-2Y
PrimeCare E (4-Year) SKUPRM-E-4Y

Overview

Overview

The top model in the MAX Orbit Series is designed for the largest multi-orbit deployments, bonding up to eight satellite or wired connections with SpeedFusion and powering terminals directly from its PoE+ ports. 1 Gbps encrypted VPN throughput supports demanding sites and fleets.

This model is quote-only — pricing depends on configuration, licensing, and deployment scale, so get in touch with a specialist for a tailored quote.

Key highlights

  • 8x 2.5G Multi-Gig Ethernet Orbit (WAN) ports with 802.3at PoE+ output (240W total)
  • 2x USB-C WAN
  • 1x 10G Multi-Gig Ethernet + 1x 10G SFP+ (WAN/LAN configurable)
  • Wi-Fi 7 2×2 MIMO, dual-band
  • 4 Gbps router throughput, 1 Gbps AES VPN
  • Integrated GPS and Docker edge computing

Performance

Throughput

Router Throughput 4 Gbps
VPN Throughput (No Encryption) 1 Gbps
VPN Throughput (256-bit AES) 1 Gbps

Capacity

Recommended Users 50 – 500
SpeedFusion VPN Peers 2 / 30 (30 requires PrimeCare, complimentary for the first year)
AP & Switch Controller Standard (max. 30 / 50 with AP-LC-50 licence)
Edge Computing Docker (8GB internal / external via USB)

Features

Multi-orbit satellite

  • Starlink, OneWeb and Iridium managed together in InControl
  • Multi-terminal bonding across satellite links
  • 5G + satellite for uptime and cost control
  • Backup for fibre and critical sites

SpeedFusion

  • Hot Failover
  • Smoothing
  • Bandwidth Bonding
  • SpeedFusion Boost
  • SpeedFusion Score in InControl

Rugged & mobile

  • Integrated GPS
  • Rugged, vibration-tolerant design
  • -40°C – 65°C operating range

Hardware

Connectivity

WAN 8x 2.5G Multi-Gig Ethernet (Orbit ports, 802.3at PoE+ output), 2x USB-C
LAN 1x 10G Multi-Gig Ethernet, 1x 10G SFP+ (WAN/LAN configurable)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 2×2 MIMO, 2.4GHz / 5GHz
Antenna Connectors 2x RP-SMA Wi-Fi, 1x SMA GPS
Other Console port

Power & physical

Power Input 2x 54V DC Power DIN; 54V AC adapter; terminal block 12V – 54V DC (50V – 54V needed for PoE output)
Power Consumption 25W nominal / 50W max (without PoE and USB-C output)
Dimensions 186 x 204.5 x 41 mm
Weight 3.44 kg
Operating Temperature -40°C – 65°C
Humidity 15% – 95% (non-condensing)
Certifications FCC, CE, RoHS, REACH, TAA

Package & warranty

In the Box Max Orbit 8, 54V DC 5.19A power supply (ACW-678), 2x dual-band Wi-Fi antennas, 1x GPS active antenna, ear rack mount kit, rubber foot pad set
Warranty 1-Year Limited Warranty

Documentation

Downloads & resources

Download the Peplink MAX Orbit Series datasheet covering full specifications for the Orbit 2, Orbit 4 and Orbit 8, plus PrimeCare support plan options.

View Datasheet

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