Ubiquiti Enterprise Firewall Core EF-CORE - 8-Port Gigabit Security Gateway with 10G SFP+ and UniFi Application Support

With an IDS/IPS throughput of 3.5 Gbps and Layer 3 routing at 8 Gbps, the Ubiquiti Enterprise Firewall Core delivers enterprise-grade security without compromising network performance. This 1U rackmount appliance is engineered for businesses that demand deep packet inspection, threat management, and multi-application support in a single, power-efficient unit.

Overview

The EF-CORE is a high-performance firewall and security gateway powered by a quad-core ARM Cortex-A57 processor at 1.7 GHz, 4 GB of DDR4 memory, and 16 GB eMMC storage. It provides flexible connectivity with eight Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, one Gigabit WAN port, and two 10G SFP+ ports (one LAN, one WAN) for high-speed uplinks. A 1.3-inch touchscreen on the front panel offers convenient status monitoring and basic configuration.

What stands out

• 3.5 Gbps IDS/IPS throughput for real-time threat prevention
• 8 Gbps Layer 3 routing capacity for demanding networks
• Integrated UniFi application support: Network, Protect, Access, and Talk
• Dedicated 3.5"/2.5" SATA bay for UniFi Protect video storage
• Dual 10G SFP+ ports for high-bandwidth WAN/LAN connectivity
• 1U rackmount form factor with a 1.3" touchscreen display
• Stateful firewall, DPI, VLAN, QoS, and site-to-site/client VPN
• Low power consumption at just 33W maximum

Technical details

• Processor: Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A57 @ 1.7 GHz
• System memory: 4 GB DDR4
• On-board storage: 16 GB eMMC
• LAN ports: 8x Gigabit Ethernet RJ45, 1x 10G SFP+
• WAN ports: 1x Gigabit Ethernet RJ45, 1x 10G SFP+
• IDS/IPS throughput: 3.5 Gbps
• Routing throughput: 8 Gbps (Layer 3)
• Management interface: UniFi Network Controller (Web/App)
• Rackmount size: 1U
• HDD bay: 1x 3.5"/2.5" SATA (for UniFi Protect)
• Display: 1.3" touchscreen
• Max power consumption: 33W
• Firewall features: Stateful firewall, DPI, IPS/IDS
• VPN support: Site-to-site, client VPN
• Power method: Universal AC input (100-240V AC)
• Operating temperature: -10 to 40° C (14 to 104° F)
• Included applications: UniFi Network, UniFi Protect, UniFi Access, UniFi Talk
• Security features: Threat management, VLAN support, QoS

Our verdict

The Ubiquiti Enterprise Firewall Core EF-CORE is a robust, rack-ready security gateway that excels in high-throughput threat prevention and multi-application support. Its combination of 10G SFP+ uplinks, UniFi integration, and low power draw makes it an excellent choice for growing businesses seeking enterprise-grade security without excessive complexity.