2-bay desktop UniFi NAS — white
Ubiquiti UNAS-2-W UniFi NAS — White
The Ubiquiti UNAS-2-W UniFi NAS is the white UNAS 2 desktop platform with two 3.5-inch HDD bays, a quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 processor, 4GB memory, 2.5GbE networking, 5Gbps USB-C and an included 60W PoE++ adapter.
- Processor
- Quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 at 1.7GHz
- Memory
- 4GB
- Storage
- 2 × 3.5-inch HDD bays
- Networking
- 1 × 2.5GbE RJ-45
Straightforward two-drive storage for UniFi environments
The Ubiquiti UNAS-2-W UniFi NAS provides personal and shared drives, file encryption, snapshots, share links and backup through UniFi Drive. Its two-bay design supports RAID 1 for drive mirroring, while the compact enclosure includes a colour display and USB-C connection.
Two-drive desktop layout
Two qualified 3.5-inch HDDs provide the storage foundation for this compact UniFi appliance.
RAID 1 support
The supported RAID 1 layout mirrors data across two drives for drive-failure protection.
2.5GbE networking
A multi-rate 2.5GbE RJ-45 port connects the NAS to a compatible network.
UniFi Drive management
Personal and shared drives, encryption, snapshots, share links and user groups are listed features.
Flexible backup destinations
Back up to another UNAS, a CIFS/SMB server or supported cloud services.
Included PoE++ power
The included 60W PoE++ adapter powers the desktop NAS within its stated drive and system budgets.
Who is the Ubiquiti UNAS-2-W UniFi NAS best for?
A strong choice for
- Two-drive UniFi file storage
- RAID 1 home or small-office backup
- Time Machine backup destinations
- Personal and shared drive management
- Compact desktop installations
Consider another model if you need
- You need more than two HDD bays
- You need M.2 NVMe SSD caching
- You require RAID 5, RAID 6 or RAID 10
- Your selected drives are not on Ubiquiti's qualified list
Key specifications
- Variant SKU
- UNAS-2-W
- Platform model
- UNAS-2
- Colour
- White
- Processor
- Quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 at 1.7GHz
- Memory
- 4GB
- Drive bays
- 2 × 3.5-inch HDD
- Networking
- 1 × 2.5GbE RJ-45
- USB-C
- 1 × 5Gbps
- RAID
- RAID 1
- Power
- PoE++; 60W adapter included
- Dimensions
- 135 × 129 × 223.7 mm
- Weight
- 1.3 kg
Full technical specifications
Processor, storage and network
| Variant SKU | UNAS-2-W |
|---|---|
| Platform model | UNAS-2 |
| Colour | White |
| Processor | Quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 at 1.7GHz |
| Memory | 4GB |
| Drive bays | 2 × 3.5-inch HDD support |
| Networking | 1 × 2.5GbE RJ-45 (2.5G/1G/100M/10M) |
| Expansion port | 1 × 5Gbps USB-C |
| USB drive support | Yes |
| Management | Ethernet |
| RF interface | Bluetooth 4.1 |
UniFi Drive features
| Application requirement | UniFi Drive version 3.1.7 or later |
|---|---|
| Mobile apps | iOS 10.28.0 or later; Android 10.28.3 or later |
| File protocols | NFS and SMB |
| RAID type | RAID 1 |
| RAID groups | Single |
| Personal and shared drives | Supported |
| File encryption | Supported |
| Snapshots | Supported |
| Share links | Supported |
| Time Machine backup | Supported |
| Backup targets | Remote UNAS, CIFS/SMB server, Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Amazon S3, Backblaze B2 and Wasabi |
Physical, power and environment
| Dimensions | 135 × 129 × 223.7 mm |
|---|---|
| Form factor | Desktop |
| Display | 1.47-inch colour LCM |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Enclosure | Polycarbonate |
| Maximum drive power budget | 52W |
| Maximum power consumption | 60W |
| Power method | PoE++ |
| Power supply | 60W PoE++ adapter included |
| Operating temperature | -5°C to 40°C |
| Operating humidity | 10% to 90% non-condensing |
| Certifications | FCC, CE and IC |
| NDAA compliant | Yes |
Frequently asked questions about the Ubiquiti UNAS-2-W UniFi NAS
What is the UNAS-2-W?
The UNAS-2-W is the white version of Ubiquiti's two-bay UNAS 2 desktop network storage appliance.
Which processor and memory are in the UNAS-2-W?
It has a quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 processor at 1.7GHz and 4GB memory.
Which drives does the UNAS-2-W support?
It supports two qualified 3.5-inch hard drives.
What network connection does the UNAS-2-W use?
It has one multi-rate 2.5GbE RJ-45 port.
Which RAID type does the UNAS-2-W support?
Current UniFi specifications list RAID 1 in a single RAID group.
Does the UNAS-2-W have M.2 NVMe bays?
No M.2 NVMe bays are specified for the UNAS 2 platform.
Can the UNAS-2-W back up to cloud services?
Yes. UniFi lists Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Amazon S3, Backblaze B2 and Wasabi, plus remote UNAS and CIFS/SMB targets.
Does the UNAS-2-W support Time Machine?
Yes. Time Machine backup is listed as a supported UniFi Drive feature.
How is the UNAS-2-W powered?
It uses PoE++ and includes a 60W PoE++ adapter.
What are the UNAS-2-W dimensions?
It measures 135 × 129 × 223.7 mm and weighs 1.3 kg.
- Confirm all HDDs and accessories against Ubiquiti's current qualified list.
- This platform supports two 3.5-inch HDDs and RAID 1; no M.2 slots are specified.
- UniFi Drive and mobile-app minimum versions may increase over time.
- Actual capacity and performance depend on installed drives and network conditions.
