Ubiquiti EF-Core Enterprise Firewall Core 100G Cloud Gateway with 79 Gbps IDS/IPS
Overview
The Ubiquiti EF-Core is an Enterprise Firewall Core designed as a high-capacity UniFi Cloud Gateway for enterprise network security and routing. It provides 100G-class connectivity, 79 Gbps IDS/IPS throughput, support for more than 22,500 connected users, and up to 8 WAN ports.
Network Connectivity
The EF-Core provides four 100G QSFP28 ports, four 25G SFP28 ports, eight 10 GbE RJ45 ports, two 1 GbE RJ45 ports, one dedicated 1 GbE management port, and one console port. The default WAN configuration includes one 100G QSFP28 port, one 25G SFP28 port, and one 10 GbE RJ45 port.
Firewall and Routing
The gateway supports stateful firewalling, application-aware Layer 7 firewall policies, SSL inspection and URL filtering, DPI, zone-based firewall filtering, IDS/IPS, multi-WAN load balancing, LACP, OSPF, BGP, advanced QoS, advanced NAT, and policy-based WAN and VPN routing. Ubiquiti specifies 79 Gbps IDS/IPS throughput, 10 million concurrent sessions, and up to 120,000 new sessions per second.
High Availability and Power
The EF-Core supports Shadow Mode high availability and uses two hot-swappable AC/DC 550 W power supplies. Its universal AC input supports 100–240V AC at up to 7.5A and 50/60 Hz. Ubiquiti specifies maximum system power consumption of 171 W.
Key Features
- 100G enterprise-class UniFi Cloud Gateway
- 79 Gbps IDS/IPS throughput
- Four 100G QSFP28 and four 25G SFP28 ports
- Two hot-swappable 550 W AC/DC power supplies
- 1U rack-mount form factor with dedicated management port
Applications
The EF-Core is intended for enterprise network environments requiring high-capacity routing, firewall inspection, multi-WAN connectivity, VPN services, dynamic routing, and centralized UniFi Network management. Its 100G and 25G interfaces support high-bandwidth uplinks and aggregation deployments where compatible optical modules or direct-attach connections are used.
DC Supplies Product Note
Confirm rack space, AC power availability, interface requirements, transceiver or direct-attach cable compatibility, and the required UniFi software version before deployment. The EF-Core is a 1U rack-mounted gateway and uses two hot-swappable AC/DC power supplies.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | Ubiquiti |
| Part Number / MPN | EF-Core |
| Product Type | Enterprise Firewall Core / Cloud Gateway |
| Maximum WAN Port Count | 8 |
| 100G QSFP28 Ports | 4 |
| 25G SFP28 Ports | 4 |
| 10 GbE RJ45 Ports | 8 |
| 1 GbE RJ45 Ports | 2 |
| Management Port | 1 × 1 GbE RJ45 |
| Console Port | 1 |
| IDS/IPS Throughput | 79 Gbps |
| Simultaneous Users Connected | 22,500+ |
| Concurrent Sessions | 10 million |
| New Sessions per Second | 120,000 |
| MAC Address Table Size | 130,000 |
| IPsec Tunnels | 5,000+ |
| Form Factor | Rack mount, 1U |
| Power Supplies | 2 × hot-swappable AC/DC 550 W |
| Power Input | 100–240V AC, 7.5A maximum, 50/60 Hz |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 171 W |
| Processor | 24-core ARM v9, 2.5 GHz |
| System Memory | 32 GB |
| On-board Storage | 128 GB SSD |
| Dimensions | 442.4 × 43.7 × 400 mm (17.4 × 1.7 × 15.8") |
| Weight | 7.85 kg (17.31 lb) |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminium CNC and SGCC steel |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) |
| Operating Humidity | 5 to 95% noncondensing |
| NDAA Compliant | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ubiquiti EF-Core?
The EF-Core is a UniFi Enterprise Firewall Core and high-capacity 100G Cloud Gateway.
How much IDS/IPS throughput does the EF-Core provide?
Ubiquiti specifies up to 79 Gbps of IDS/IPS throughput.
What high-speed ports are available?
The EF-Core provides four 100G QSFP28 ports and four 25G SFP28 ports, along with eight 10 GbE RJ45 ports.
Does the EF-Core support redundant power?
Yes. It includes two hot-swappable AC/DC 550 W power supplies.
How much rack space does the EF-Core require?
The EF-Core is a 1U rack-mounted device measuring 442.4 × 43.7 × 400 mm.
Does the EF-Core support BGP?
Yes. Ubiquiti lists BGP among the supported dynamic routing capabilities.
