UniFi Cloud Gateway Max
$279 MSRP
UniFi Cloud Gateway Max: what it is & who it's for
The Cloud Gateway Ultra with every port at 2.5 GbE, more than twice the IPS throughput, and a slot for an NVMe drive so it can record Protect cameras. Same fanless desktop shape, $150 more. A multi-gig home or small office that wants Protect recording in the gateway and has a PoE switch for the cameras.
Specifications
| Processor | Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 @ 1.5 GHz |
|---|---|
| System Memory | 3 GB |
| Protect Storage | Selectable NVMe SSD up to 2 TB |
| WAN Port | (1) 2.5 GbE RJ45 (default) |
| LAN Ports | (5) 2.5 GbE RJ45 total, one used as WAN |
| IDS/IPS Throughput | 2.3 Gbps |
| Form Factor | Compact desktop |
| Max UniFi Devices | 30+ |
| Max Clients | 300+ |
| Protect Cameras | (15) HD, (8) 2K, (5) 4K |
| Dimensions | 141.8 × 127.6 × 30 mm |
| Weight | 460 g (519 g with SSD) |
| Operating Temp | -10 to 40 °C |
| Max Power Draw | 16.1 W |
Verdict
The Cloud Gateway Ultra with every port at 2.5 GbE, more than twice the IPS throughput, and a slot for an NVMe drive so it can record Protect cameras. Same fanless desktop shape, $150 more.
Pros
- Every port is 2.5 GbE — no 1 GbE bottleneck anywhere in the box
- 2.3 Gbps IDS/IPS against the Ultra's 1 Gbps
- Takes an NVMe SSD up to 2 TB, so it can run Protect without a second box
Cons
- No PoE — cameras and APs need a PoE switch or injectors
- Four usable LAN ports, the same as the Ultra
- The SSD is an extra purchase on top of $279
Best forA multi-gig home or small office that wants Protect recording in the gateway and has a PoE switch for the cameras.
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