{"product_id":"ubiquiti-unifi-cloud-key-gen2-plus-ssd","title":"Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Key Gen2 Plus - Controller and NVR with 1TB SSD, PoE Powered, NDAA Compliant (UCK-G2-SSD)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRun UniFi Network and Protect on Dedicated Hardware Without Replacing Your Gateway\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ubiquiti\"\u003eUbiquiti\u003c\/a\u003e UniFi Cloud Key Gen2 Plus (UCK-G2-SSD) is a compact UniFi console that runs UniFi Network and UniFi Protect on dedicated hardware, independent of a Dream Machine or self-hosted VM. It adopts and manages UniFi switches, access points, and other devices through the same interface as the rest of the UniFi ecosystem, while the built-in 1TB SSD stores UniFi Protect camera recordings locally with no subscription fees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cloud Key Gen2 Plus exists for deployments that use a standalone gateway (a USG, a third-party firewall, or a bare router) and need a controller and NVR without bundling them into the gateway. It connects directly to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/networking\"\u003eUniFi Site Manager\u003c\/a\u003e at unifi.ui.com for remote management across multiple sites, and it powers up from a single PoE connection or USB-C, so it needs no separate power adapter or dedicated outlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere the Cloud Key Gen2 Plus Fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetworks with standalone gateways\u003c\/strong\u003e (USG, USG-Pro, third-party firewalls) that need a dedicated UniFi controller for AP and switch management without replacing the existing gateway with a Dream Machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall camera deployments (5-20 cameras)\u003c\/strong\u003e that need local NVR storage on a 1TB SSD without the rack space, power draw, or cost of a full NVR appliance or Dream Machine Pro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-site managed service providers\u003c\/strong\u003e deploying a low-cost, PoE-powered controller at each client site that connects back to UniFi Site Manager for centralized remote management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Cloud Key Gen2 Plus Does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniFi Network controller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adopts and manages all UniFi devices on the network from the embedded application. Same interface and feature set as a Dream Machine or self-hosted controller, running on dedicated hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniFi Protect NVR:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1TB SSD (user-upgradeable) stores camera recordings locally. No cloud subscription, no separate NVR hardware. Playback and live view are accessible through the UniFi Protect app on desktop and mobile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoE or USB-C powered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plug it into a PoE switch port and the Cloud Key runs off network power. USB-C Quick Charge 2.0\/3.0 is supported as an alternative. No wall adapter required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth instant setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair from the UniFi mobile app over Bluetooth for initial configuration without needing to manually discover the device on the network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNDAA compliant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meets National Defense Authorization Act compliance requirements for government and federal procurement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo You Still Need a Cloud Key in 2026?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your network runs a Dream Machine, Dream Router, or any UniFi gateway with a built-in controller, no. Those devices already host UniFi Network and Protect internally. The Cloud Key Gen2 Plus exists for deployments where the gateway is standalone (USG, USG-Pro, third-party firewall) or where you want the controller and NVR on separate hardware from the router for redundancy. It also remains the lowest-cost way to add UniFi Protect NVR capability to a network that does not have a Dream Machine Pro or UNVR.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ubiquiti Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50706800181432,"sku":"UCK-G2-SSD","price":291.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/9110\/4952\/files\/ubiq1_bb21630d-07fe-4a62-b8f8-f6f3980a37de.webp?v=1741281563","url":"https:\/\/islandelectricalsupply.com\/products\/ubiquiti-unifi-cloud-key-gen2-plus-ssd","provider":"Island Electrical Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}