# Ubiquiti Enterprise NVR Core

*Ubiquiti / ENVR-Core*

> The Enterprise NVR Core is a 3U rack-mount Protect recorder rated for up to 300 4K cameras. It has 16 drive bays and 25G networking, and optional 16-bay expansion units add storage. It suits Home Assistant users, with native support through the maker's hub.

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/unifi-envr-core
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Ubiquiti](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/ubiquiti) |
| Category | Network video recorder |
| Model numbers | ENVR-Core |
| Status | Current[^1] |
| Type | Rack recorder[^2] |
| Form factor | Rack mount (3U)[^2] |
| Cameras (4K / 2K / HD) | 300 4K / 400 2K / 500 HD[^2] |
| Drive bays | 16 x 2.5/3.5" drive bays, 2 expansion ports (up to 48 drives)[^2] |
| Network | 2 x 25G SFP28, 1 x GbE management[^2] |
| Power | 2 x AC input, redundant, hot-swappable[^2] |
| Apps | UniFi Protect, UniFi Access, UniFi Connect[^2] |
| US availability | Available[^1] |

## Integration paths

**How the Ubiquiti Enterprise NVR Core connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Proprietary + hub](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/proprietary-gateway) | It is the UniFi console that runs UniFi Protect[^2] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the Ubiquiti Enterprise NVR Core**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Proprietary + hub | [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) | withheld | unifiprotect |

## Related pages

- [UniFi Protect recorders, viewers and AI add-ons](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/unifi-protect-recorders-and-viewers) (line)
- [Ubiquiti](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/ubiquiti) (brand)
- [Proprietary radio with a hub](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/proprietary-gateway) (protocol)
- [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: UniFi US store: Enterprise NVR Core. https://store.ui.com/us/en/products/envr-core (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-10)
[^2]: UniFi Tech Specs: Enterprise NVR Core (ENVR-Core). https://techspecs.ui.com/unifi/physical-security/envr-core (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-10)