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Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Max (UCG-Max)
Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Max (UCG-Max)
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 8 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 3.5 Gbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 2 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 512000
  • New Sessions/sec: 50000
  • Interfaces: 2u00d7 10GbE SFP+, 4u00d7 1GbE RJ45, 1u00d7 Serial Console
  • Form Factor: Rack-mounted 1U

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Industry-leading firewall throughput at 8 Gbps; Dual 10G uplink ports for high-bandwidth environments; Integrated UniFi management and analytics; Support for advanced threat prevention and IPS; Redundant power supplies for enterprise reliability; Compact 1U form factor for data center deployment
  • ✘ Cons: High enterprise pricing ($3,500+) limits SMB adoption; Overkill throughput for small networks under 500 Mbps; Requires UniFi controller for full feature access; Limited CLI customization compared to traditional firewalls like Palo Alto; Power consumption ~300W may be significant for smaller deployments; Steep learning curve for non-UniFi environments
  • Est. Price: $3,500 - $4,500

Compare Against

Palo Alto Networks ION 3200H-C5G-WW
Palo Alto Networks ION 3200H-C5G-WW
★ 4.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Device Type: 5G Cellular Gateway / SD-WAN Branch
  • Cellular Connectivity: 5G NR (FR1), LTE, 3G fallback
  • Broadband Interfaces: 2u00d7 Gigabit Ethernet (WAN)
  • LAN Interfaces: 4u00d7 Gigabit Ethernet
  • Management Port: 1u00d7 10/100 Ethernet
  • Throughput (5G): Up to 1 Gbps (5G downlink dependent on carrier)
  • Max Concurrent Sessions: 250,000+
  • Form Factor: Desktop/Rack-mountable
  • Dimensions: 430 u00d7 258 u00d7 44 mm
  • Weight: ~2.3 kg
  • Power Consumption: 90-150W
  • PoE Support: No
  • SD-WAN Features: Multi-WAN load balancing, failover, dynamic path selection

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Dual WAN with 5G cellular provides automatic failover; Native SD-WAN simplifies branch connectivity; Compact form factor suitable for small offices; Supports multiple carriers with fallback; Enterprise-class security and DPI capabilities
  • ✘ Cons: Higher initial capital cost compared to traditional broadband-only gateways; 5G coverage varies by region and carrier; Requires separate cellular contract/SIM; Limited to Gigabit Ethernet speeds on wired interfaces; May require professional installation and configuration
  • Est. Price: $4,500 - $6,500

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