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UniFi UNVR G2 Pro: Ubiquiti's Eight-Bay AI Recorder Explained (2026 Australian Guide)

AI analytics on the recorder, a 16-stream 4K viewport out of the HDMI port, and eight RAID bays for fifty 4K cameras — the new Protect flagship.

Ubiquiti's NVR line just grew up. The UNVR G2 Pro is a second-generation, 2U recorder that brings AI event analytics onto the NVR itself, drives a 16-stream 4K video wall from its own HDMI port, and records up to fifty 4K cameras across eight RAID-protected bays. In Australia, UniFi Protect recorders are supplied by ARC IP Networks, an authorised Ubiquiti reseller — genuine stock, full manufacturer warranty.

Ubiquiti UniFi UNVR G2 Pro 2U eight-bay AI network video recorder

What is the UNVR G2 Pro?

It's the new flagship of the UniFi Protect recorder family — eight drive bays in 2U, a 4 nm Qualcomm processor with 16 GB of memory, and networking that finally matches big camera counts: 10G SFP+ alongside 2.5 GbE. The headline change is where the intelligence lives: the G2 generation runs AI event analytics on the recorder, applying smart detections across the fleet rather than leaning on each camera's own chip. And the HDMI port isn't decoration — it drives a viewport of up to sixteen simultaneous 4K streams, which turns any screen into a control-room wall with no PC in between.

Where it fits

Large camera fleets
Fifty 4K cameras on one 2U box — shopping centres, campuses, logistics sites.
Control rooms
16 live 4K streams straight out of the HDMI port — no viewing PC required.
Uptime-sensitive sites
RAID across eight bays plus RPS redundant power readiness.
Mixed UniFi estates
Protect, Access and Connect served from the same recorder.
UNVR G2 Pro front panel with eight hot-swap drive bays
Eight 2.5″/3.5″ bays with RAID protection — sized for 4K retention at fleet scale

Full specifications

Form factor2U rack mount · 442.4 × 87.4 × 325 mm · 8.4 kg, steel
Cameras100 HD · 70 2K · 50 4K · 150+ Access hubs
AIBuilt-in AI event analytics on the recorder
ViewportHDMI output — up to 16 simultaneous 4K streams
Storage8 × 2.5″/3.5″ HDD/SSD bays · RAID protection · 155W drive budget
Networking1 × 10G SFP+ + 1 × 2.5 GbE RJ45
Processor / memoryQualcomm Kryo (4 nm, prime core 3.2 GHz) · 16 GB RAM
PowerInternal 200W PSU · USP-RPS redundant DC input
ApplicationsUniFi Protect, Access and Connect
Environment0–40°C · 5–95% humidity
UNVR G2 Pro rear panel with 10G SFP+, 2.5GbE, HDMI viewport output and RPS input
10G SFP+, 2.5 GbE, HDMI viewport and USP-RPS redundant power input

UNVR G2 Pro vs UNVR Pro

2U · 8 bays · AI on the recorder · HDMI viewport · 10G SFP+ + 2.5 GbE · RPS-ready
The new ceiling for Protect deployments.
1U · 7 bays · the proven workhorse for big camera counts
In stock at ARC IP today.

For smaller sites the new four-bay UNVR G2 brings the same generation down in size, while the original UNVR remains the value pick — and our storage sizing guide does the retention maths for any of them, with the full Protect camera range here.

Availability in Australia

The UNVR G2 Pro is now available in Australia. ARC IP Networks — an authorised Ubiquiti reseller in Australia — supplies Protect recorders as genuine Australian stock with the full manufacturer warranty, claimable locally. Installers can open a trade account, and our price match policy applies.

View the G2 Pro product page → See the UNVR Pro — available now

Frequently asked questions

What is the UniFi UNVR G2 Pro?

The UNVR G2 Pro is Ubiquiti's second-generation professional network video recorder: a 2U, eight-bay NVR with built-in AI event analytics, an HDMI viewport output, 10G SFP+ plus 2.5 GbE networking, and support for up to 50 4K cameras (or 100 Full HD) with RAID-protected storage.

How many cameras does the UNVR G2 Pro support?

Up to 100 HD, 70 2K or 50 4K UniFi Protect cameras, plus 150+ UniFi Access hubs — and it can drive 16 simultaneous 4K viewport streams over its HDMI output for a live video wall without a separate PC.

What does AI event analytics on the NVR mean?

The G2 generation moves AI processing onto the recorder itself, so smart event detection can be applied across your camera fleet on the NVR rather than depending on each camera's own processor.

What is the difference between the UNVR G2 Pro and the UNVR Pro?

The current UNVR Pro is a 1U, seven-bay recorder; the G2 Pro steps up to 2U with eight bays, on-recorder AI analytics, an HDMI viewport output, faster 10G SFP+ plus 2.5 GbE networking, a much faster Qualcomm processor with 16 GB of memory, and RPS redundant-power readiness.

Where can I buy the UNVR G2 Pro in Australia?

From ARC IP Networks (arcip.com.au), an authorised Ubiquiti reseller in Australia — the UNVR G2 Pro is available as genuine Australian stock with the full manufacturer warranty, claimable locally, alongside the four-bay UNVR G2 for smaller sites.

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