Your Command Center for Enterprise-Scale Networks
The UniFi Cloud Key Enterprise is the ultimate Ubiquiti Multi-Site Management solution for administrators who make no compromises. This device is not a simple Router or Access Point, but a highly specialized server appliance designed exclusively to run the UniFi Network Software with maximum performance. If your project requires managing hundreds or even over a thousand UniFi devices at one or more locations, the CK-Enterprise is the professional answer. It centralizes the configuration, monitoring, and analysis of your entire UniFi ecosystem in a single, powerful console.
Performance You Can Rely On
At the heart of the Cloud Key Enterprise beats a powerful 16-core Intel® Xeon®-SP Gold processor, supported by 32 GB of error-correcting DDR4 ECC RAM. This combination ensures that the user interface remains lightning-fast and fluid even when managing 10,000+ clients. Loading times, delays, or bottlenecks in processing large amounts of data are a thing of the past. The internal 256 GB M.2 SSD also ensures extremely fast boot times and rapid access to the controller software, saving you valuable time in daily operations.
Built for Maximum Uptime and Reliability
In critical enterprise environments, downtime is not an option. That's why Ubiquiti equipped the Cloud Key Enterprise with two redundant 550W Power Supplies. Should one Power Supply unit fail, the other seamlessly takes over operation without interruption. The Power Supplies are also 'hot-swappable', meaning you can replace a defective module during operation. With its slim 1U form factor, the device integrates perfectly into existing 19-Inch Racks and ensures a clean and professional installation in the server room.
Seamless Integration and Central Management
Setting up the Cloud Key Enterprise is incredibly easy thanks to Bluetooth connectivity via the UniFi Network App and can be done in minutes. Once on the Network, it becomes the central hub for all your devices – from the UniFi Switch to the latest UniFi Access Points. Its true strength lies in Multi-Site Management: Manage the Networks of dozens of branches, clients, or campus buildings from a single dashboard. This not only saves enormous administrative effort but also enables uniform configuration and quick troubleshooting across all locations.
Strengths & Notes at a Glance
- Pro: Designed for managing over 1,000 UniFi devices and more than 10,000 clients.
- Pro: Two redundant, hot-swappable 550W Power Supplies ensure maximum uptime.
- Pro: A 16-core Intel® Xeon® processor and 32 GB ECC RAM provide extremely responsive performance.
- Pro: Perfect integration into the UniFi ecosystem and easy setup via Bluetooth.
- Note: The high acquisition cost makes the device uneconomical for small to medium-sized Networks.
- Note: Unlike the Cloud Key Gen2 Plus, no storage for UniFi Protect video recordings is integrated.
Specifications & Features
| Manufacturer: | Ubiquiti |
| Model: | UniFi Cloud Key Enterprise (CK-Enterprise) |
| EAN: | 0810084691861 |
| Primary Function: | UniFi Network Controller / UniFi Console |
| Processor (CPU): | Intel® Xeon®-SP Gold 5218 |
| CPU Architecture: | 16-Core |
| CPU Clock Speed: | 2.3 GHz |
| RAM: | 32 GB (2x 16 GB) |
| RAM Type: | DDR4 ECC RDIMM |
| Internal Storage: | 256 GB M.2 2280 SATA SSD |
| LAN Port 1 (RJ45): | 1x GbE (1G/100M/10M) |
| LAN Port 2 (SFP+): | 1x 10G SFP+ (10G/1G) |
| Management Port (MGMT): | 1x GbE RJ45 |
| Management Interface: | Ethernet, Bluetooth |
| Manageable UniFi Devices: | 1,000+ |
| Concurrent Clients: | 10,000+ |
| Power Supplies (PSU): | 2x 550W Hot-Swappable AC/DC PSU |
| Redundancy: | Yes, dual, redundant Power Supplies |
| Power Supply: | Universal AC Input, 100-240V AC, 7A Max, 50/60 Hz |
| Max. Power Consumption: | 190W |
| Heat Dissipation: | 648 BTU/hr |
| Dimensions (W x H x D): | 481.4 x 43.7 x 787 mm |
| Weight: | 13.1 kg |
| Form Factor: | 1U Rack-Mount |
| Housing Material: | Front Panel: Aluminum; Chassis: SGCC Steel |
| Display: | 1.3' LCM Touchscreen |
| Buttons: | Factory Reset |
| LEDs: | Ethernet (Link/Activity), SFP+ (Link/Activity), CRPS (Power Supply Status) |
| Operating Temperature: | 0 to 35° C |
| Operating Humidity: | 8 to 90% non-condensing |
| ESD/EMP Protection: | Air: ± 15kV, Contact: ± 8kV |
| Certifications: | CE, FCC, IC |
| NDAA Compliance: | Yes |
| Required Software: | UniFi Network Application (Version 7.3.83 and newer) |
Scope of Delivery
| 1 x Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Key Enterprise (CK-Enterprise) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the main purpose of the UniFi Cloud Key Enterprise?
The UniFi Cloud Key Enterprise is a powerful, dedicated hardware appliance designed exclusively to run the UniFi Network Controller software. It enables central management, monitoring, and configuration of very large Networks with thousands of UniFi Access Points, UniFi Switches, and other Ubiquiti Networks devices and clients.
Do I need this device for my small home or office Network?
No. The Cloud Key Enterprise is designed for massive deployments. For smaller Networks, the UniFi Dream Router, the Dream Machine (UDM), or the Cloud Key Gen2 Plus are far more suitable and cost-effective alternatives for managing your WiFi Routers and WiFi Access Points.
Does the Cloud Key Enterprise replace my Router or gateway?
No, the Cloud Key Enterprise is not a Router. It manages the Network devices. You will still need a separate gateway/Router, such as the Ubiquiti Networks UniFi Security Gateway (USG) or a UniFi Dream Machine, to handle internet access and manage your Ethernet Switches.
Can the Cloud Key Enterprise manage multiple sites?
Yes, one of the device's strengths is its multi-site management capability. You can centrally manage the UniFi Access Points and overall Networks of dozens or hundreds of physically separate locations from a single console, integrating various UniFi Switches and UniFi Video components.
How is the Cloud Key Enterprise powered?
It is powered by two redundant, directly mains-connected 550-watt PoE Injectors / Power Supplies. It does not use Power over Ethernet (PoE) like the smaller Cloud Key models, which might be used for other Network devices.
What software runs on the Cloud Key Enterprise?
The device runs UniFi OS, which is specifically designed for managing Ubiquiti Networks products. For Network management, the "UniFi Network Application" is required, at least version 7.3.83, to control your UniFi Access Points and UniFi Switches.
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