Ubiquiti UI Care UICARE-UNAS-2-B-D – 5-Year Protection for UNAS-2-B
Overview
Ubiquiti UI Care is an extended replacement protection service for qualifying UniFi devices. This license, part number UICARE-UNAS-2-B-D, is tied to a single Ubiquiti UNAS-2-B Network Attached Storage unit and extends its replacement coverage from the standard one-year warranty to a total of five years .
UI Care is a service license, not a physical product. It must be purchased together with the corresponding device and activated at the point of sale. The license is bound to the device's serial number and cannot be transferred to another unit .
Coverage and Service Benefits
UI Care provides advance replacement for covered devices. When a replacement request is approved, Ubiquiti ships the replacement unit before the defective hardware is returned—typically within 48 hours and often by the next business day [citation:2][citation:16]. This reduces downtime compared to standard RMA procedures where the replacement ships only after the faulty unit is received.
The service includes priority RMA handling throughout the entire process and a prepaid return shipping label for sending back the defective device. Under standard warranty RMA, the customer typically covers return shipping costs; UI Care eliminates this expense [citation:2][citation:10].
Compatibility
This UI Care license is exclusively valid for the Ubiquiti UNAS-2-B model (UNAS 2 in black) [citation:2][citation:9]. It cannot be applied to other Ubiquiti devices, including the white variant (UNAS-2-W) or other UNAS storage models. The license is bound to the specific device's serial number at activation .
The UNAS-2-B is a compact desktop NAS featuring (2) 3.5" HDD bays, 2.5 GbE networking, USB-C connectivity, and an included PoE++ adapter [citation:2][citation:4].
Key Features
- Extends replacement protection to a total of 5 years [citation:1]
- Advance replacement—replacement ships before defective unit is returned [citation:2]
- Prioritized RMA handling throughout the service process [citation:2]
- Prepaid return shipping label included [citation:2]
- License bound to device serial number; non-transferable [citation:16]
Applications
UI Care is suited for deployments where minimizing network storage downtime is important. Organizations operating the UNAS-2-B for file storage, backup, and sharing via SMB/NFS protocols can benefit from the advance replacement process, which reduces the gap between device failure and replacement arrival.
Small and medium businesses that depend on continuous access to stored data may consider UI Care where extended protection aligns with their maintenance and risk management policies.
DC Supplies Product Note
UI Care must be purchased together with the UNAS-2-B device and activated at the time of purchase. It cannot be added retroactively to devices already in use . The number of UI Care licenses must correspond to the number of devices to be covered; for multiple UNAS-2-B units, a separate license is required for each. This is a service license, not a physical product—no hardware is included.
Specifications
| Brand | Ubiquiti |
| Part Number / MPN | UICARE-UNAS-2-B-D |
| Product Type | UI Care Extended Warranty / Replacement Protection Service |
| Compatible Device | Ubiquiti UNAS-2-B (UNAS 2, Black) |
| Coverage Period | 5 years total [citation:1] |
| Service Type | Advance hardware replacement [citation:2] |
| Response Time | Within 48 hours, often next business day [citation:16] |
| RMA Handling | Prioritized [citation:2] |
| Return Shipping | Prepaid label included [citation:2] |
| Transferability | Non-transferable; bound to device serial number [citation:16] |
| Activation Requirement | Must be purchased and activated with the device [citation:16] |
FAQs
Is UI Care a physical product that ships to me?
No. UI Care is a service license. No hardware or physical item is shipped. The license is activated against the qualifying device's serial number.
Can I add UI Care after purchasing my UNAS-2-B?
No. UI Care must be purchased together with the device and activated at the time of purchase. It cannot be added retroactively to devices already in use .
What happens if my UNAS-2-B fails under UI Care?
You request a replacement through the UI Care service. The replacement ships first—typically within 48 hours and often by the next business day—and you return the defective unit using the prepaid shipping label provided [citation:2][citation:16].
Do I need one UI Care license per UNAS-2-B device?
Yes. The number of UI Care licenses must correspond to the number of devices you want covered. For example, covering five storage units requires five separate UI Care licenses.
