Ubiquiti ENAS Launches With 8-Core Arm CPU and 12 Drive Bays

Ubiquiti entered the enterprise storage market with the launch of the Enterprise NAS, a 3U rackmount system designed for organizations that need scalable data infrastructure. This release matters to IT buyers because it offers a dedicated hardware solution with high-speed networking and ZFS support, moving beyond the company's typical consumer networking gear. The system targets teams that require robust data integrity and expansion capabilities without recurring software licensing costs.

The 3U rackmount system targets IT buyers with ZFS and high-speed networking

The core of the device relies on an 8-core Arm Neoverse N2 processor paired with 64GB of ECC memory to handle enterprise workloads. Ubiquiti equipped the chassis with 12 bays for 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch drives, providing substantial raw storage capacity for bulk data. The system also includes two M.2 NVMe slots specifically allocated for L2ARC caching to accelerate read operations.

Specifications

• Form Factor: 3U Rackmount
• Processor: 8-core Arm Neoverse N2
• Memory: 64GB ECC
• File System: ZFS
• Drive Bays: 12x 3.5"/2.5" + 2x M.2 NVMe

Connectivity options prioritize high-throughput data transfer with dual 25G SFP28 ports and a dedicated 10GbE RJ45 interface. A separate management port ensures administrators can maintain system access even if the primary network interfaces are offline. The chassis supports two hot-swappable redundant power supplies with a maximum power draw of 550W, ensuring continuous operation during hardware maintenance.

Administrators can expand storage capacity using two SFF-8644 Mini-SAS HD interfaces that support SAS 4.0 protocols. The system runs the ZFS file system, which provides advanced data protection features and snapshot capabilities. Ubiquiti confirmed that the hardware does not lock users into specific hard drive vendors and charges no licensing fees for the software.

The Enterprise NAS is available globally for 3999 USD (around $3,999). This pricing positions the device as a mid-range enterprise solution for small to medium businesses. We touched on Ubiquiti Unveils UniFi Dream Machine Beast in our earlier Ubiquiti coverage, showing the vendor's expanding hardware portfolio.

The launch establishes a new category for Ubiquiti in the rackmount storage sector. The combination of Arm-based processing, ZFS, and high-speed networking defines the product's technical profile. Buyers can now evaluate this hardware for environments requiring redundant power and scalable storage expansion.