Ubiquiti Cloud Key Gen2 Plus UCK G2 SSD Angle 1
We have a number of Ubiquiti devices that we wanted to test that do not have the UniFi controller built in. The options were to use Ubiquiti’s hosted controller, run a self-hosted controller, or get a Ubiquiti CloudKey+ Gen2/ Cloud Key Gen2 Plus/ UCK-G2-SSD. Since we have a lot of units going through the test environment, we thought, “Why not just get a Cloud Key so that it would be easy to see the physical networks we were using for testing?” So we purchased one that we just wanted to do a quick overview of. This will be a bit different, as it is more of a controller box with a 1TB SSD rather than a switch or gateway.
As a bit of context for some folks, if you are completely lost on what this device is, it is likely because you have m…
Ubiquiti Cloud Key Gen2 Plus UCK G2 SSD Angle 1
We have a number of Ubiquiti devices that we wanted to test that do not have the UniFi controller built in. The options were to use Ubiquiti’s hosted controller, run a self-hosted controller, or get a Ubiquiti CloudKey+ Gen2/ Cloud Key Gen2 Plus/ UCK-G2-SSD. Since we have a lot of units going through the test environment, we thought, “Why not just get a Cloud Key so that it would be easy to see the physical networks we were using for testing?” So we purchased one that we just wanted to do a quick overview of. This will be a bit different, as it is more of a controller box with a 1TB SSD rather than a switch or gateway.
As a bit of context for some folks, if you are completely lost on what this device is, it is likely because you have mostly used locally managed or fully cloud-managed devices. Ubiquiti’s management software can run on a dedicated device like this in an local network. So instead of logging into a switch, then an AP, then a NVR system, and managing each directly, everything can be managed through the UniFi controller.
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Ubiquiti Cloudkey Gen2 Plus UCK-G2-SSD Hardware Overview
The box itself is small, at 131.2×27.1×134.2 mm or 5.2×1.1×5.3 in.
Ubiquiti Cloud Key Gen2 Plus UCK G2 SSD Front 2
On the front, there is a little status display and a status LED.
Ubiquiti Cloud Key Gen2 Plus UCK G2 SSD Angle 2
The other side has the SSD tray.
Ubiquiti Cloud Key Gen2 Plus UCK G2 SSD SSD Tray
Inside, there was a 1TB 2.5″ SATA SSD.
Ubiquiti Cloud Key Gen2 Plus UCK G2 SSD 1TB Kingston SSD
On the top, there is metal.
Ubiquiti Cloud Key Gen2 Plus UCK G2 SSD Top
On the side, there is a Kensington security slot. That actually makes a lot of sense for a device like this. If you think about this being the controller for a network and a few security cameras at a small business, then sometimes it is nice to lock the IT equipment up.
Ubiquiti Cloud Key Gen2 Plus UCK G2 SSD Side 1
Here is the other side.
Ubiquiti Cloud Key Gen2 Plus UCK G2 SSD Side 2
The bottom is not just a simple metal face.
Ubiquiti Cloud Key Gen2 Plus UCK G2 SSD Bottom
Instead, there is the Cloudkey Rack Link and the SSD release latch.
Ubiquiti Cloud Key Gen2 Plus UCK G2 SSD Cloud Key Rack Link And SSD Latch
On the rear, we get a plastic face with most of the connectivity.
Ubiquiti Cloud Key Gen2 Plus UCK G2 SSD Rear
There is a USB Type-C port.
Ubiquiti Cloud Key Gen2 Plus UCK G2 SSD Rear USB
On the left rear, we get a power button, a USB-C power input, a microSD card slot, and a 1GbE port with PoE in. This device did not come with a power adapter, so it is expected that you just use a PoE input for the power and data connection. If you do not have a PoE switch or injector, you can use a USB Type-C power adapter.
Ubiquiti Cloud Key Gen2 Plus UCK G2 SSD Rear Ethernet
Next, let us quickly get to the management.