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Ubiquiti: Enterprise NAS, Built on ZFS (blog.ui.com)

416 points by ksec · 71 days ago · 358 comments on HN

Article summary

Ubiquiti has introduced a new Enterprise NAS (ENAS) built on ZFS, offering enterprise-class performance, scalability, and simplicity without the overhead of traditional enterprise infrastructure. The ENAS combines powerful hardware with modern storage technologies, including optional M.2 NVMe L2ARC caching and a powerful ARM Neoverse N2 platform. It also integrates with the UniFi platform, providing a centralized source of truth for files, backups, and shared organizational data without recurring software licensing costs. The ENAS is designed to grow alongside businesses, with extensive storage expansion capabilities and no firmware restrictions on drive models.

Main themes

  • Enterprise NAS
  • ZFS storage
  • Scalability and performance
  • License-free management
  • UniFi platform integration
  • Business storage solutions

What commenters say

  • Ubiquiti's lack of monthly recurring costs is a major selling point, and some commenters hope the company will continue this approach in the future.
  • Some commenters are skeptical that Ubiquiti will maintain its current business model, citing the potential for the company to be acquired or switch to a subscription-based model.
  • Others argue that Ubiquiti's focus on self-hosted devices and lack of reliance on subscription revenue make it unlikely that the company will abandon its current approach.
  • The use of ARM processors in Ubiquiti devices is seen as a potential bottleneck by some commenters, who wish the company would use more powerful processors in its central equipment.
  • Some commenters have experienced performance issues with their Ubiquiti devices, particularly when using features like intrusion detection, while others have reported no problems.
  • The company's publicly traded status and ownership structure, with the founder holding a significant majority of shares, is seen as a factor that could influence its business decisions.
  • The potential for private equity buyouts or other changes in ownership is also a concern for some commenters, who worry about the impact on Ubiquiti's products and business model.
  • Some commenters believe that Ubiquiti's products are well-suited for small businesses and pro-sumers, but may not be powerful enough for larger enterprise deployments.