✔ Pros:All-in-one network appliance with built-in UniFi OS, video storage, and robust security; Excellent value for SMBs combining routing, switching, and threat protection; Includes 1TB HDD for UniFi Protect video surveillance; Silent fanless design or passive cooling; Seamless integration with UniFi ecosystem; Low power consumption (~35W)
✘ Cons:Limited to 2.5G WAN uplink (not enterprise-grade 10G); Overkill for very small networks (branch offices with <50 users); Less granular control than dedicated enterprise firewalls (Cisco ASA, Fortinet FortiGate); Storage not user-upgradeable; Noise from HDD if used heavily for video recording; Requires UniFi Cloud account for optimal features
Est. Price:
$299 - $349
Compare Against
Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Max
★ 3.4 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Firewall Throughput: 10 Gbps
Threat Prevention Throughput: 3 Gbps
IPsec VPN Throughput: 2 Gbps
Max Sessions: 1000000
New Sessions/sec: 50000
Interfaces: 8x Gigabit Ethernet (2x SFP)
Form Factor: 1U Rackmount
Max Power Consumption: 150W
Redundancy: Active-Passive Failover
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Cloud-managed architecture with centralized control; High throughput and session capacity for enterprise networks; Integrated threat prevention with advanced security features; Redundancy and failover support for critical deployments
✘ Cons:Premium pricing may be prohibitive for smaller organizations; Requires cloud connectivity for management; Learning curve for UniFi ecosystem integration; Limited onboard local management interface compared to traditional appliances