UniFi Dream Machine Pro
$379 MSRP
UniFi Dream Machine Pro: what it is & who it's for
The rackmount workhorse. An 8-port gigabit switch, a 10G SFP+ WAN and LAN, a 3.5" Protect HDD bay, and 3.5 Gbps of IPS — the most capable gateway here by a wide margin, if you have a rack for it. Larger homes, prosumer setups, and small businesses with a rack that need high IPS throughput and an integrated Protect NVR.
Specifications
| Processor | Quad-core ARM Cortex-A57 @ 1.7 GHz |
|---|---|
| System Memory | 4 GB |
| On-Board Storage | 16 GB |
| WAN Port | (1) 10G SFP+ + (1) GbE RJ45 (default WAN) |
| LAN Ports | (9) GbE RJ45 + (2) 10G SFP+ total, one of each used as WAN |
| IDS/IPS Throughput | 3.5 Gbps |
| Protect Storage | (1) 3.5" HDD bay |
| Form Factor | Rackmount (1U) |
| Max UniFi Devices | 100+ |
| Max Clients | 1,000+ |
| Protect Cameras | (24) HD, (14) 2K, (8) 4K |
| Dimensions | 442.4 × 43.7 × 285.6 mm |
| Weight | 3.9 kg |
| Operating Temp | -10 to 40 °C |
| Max Power Draw | 33 W |
Verdict
The rackmount workhorse. An 8-port gigabit switch, a 10G SFP+ WAN and LAN, a 3.5" Protect HDD bay, and 3.5 Gbps of IPS — the most capable gateway here by a wide margin, if you have a rack for it.
Pros
- 3.5 Gbps IDS/IPS — far above the desktop gateways
- Built-in 8-port GbE switch + 10G SFP+ WAN and LAN
- 3.5" HDD bay for an integrated UniFi Protect NVR
- Scales to 100+ devices / 1,000+ clients
Cons
- Needs a rack (1U) and runs an active fan
- No built-in Wi-Fi or PoE — APs and PoE switch are separate purchases
- Highest price and power draw in this set
Best forLarger homes, prosumer setups, and small businesses with a rack that need high IPS throughput and an integrated Protect NVR.
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