UniFi Dream Machine SE
$499 MSRP
UniFi Dream Machine SE: what it is & who it's for
The UDM-Pro with 180 W of PoE built in and a 2.5 GbE WAN. Same 3.5 Gbps of IPS and the same 100+ device rating — what the extra $120 buys is the PoE switch you would otherwise rack beside it. A rack that needs a gateway and PoE in one unit, for a camera or AP count a desktop gateway cannot feed.
Specifications
| Processor | Quad-core ARM Cortex-A57 @ 1.7 GHz |
|---|---|
| System Memory | 4 GB |
| On-Board Storage | 16 GB eMMC + 128 GB SSD |
| Protect Storage | (1) 3.5" HDD bay + 128 GB SSD |
| WAN Port | (1) 10G SFP+ + (1) 2.5 GbE RJ45 (default) |
| LAN Ports | (8) GbE RJ45 + (1) 2.5 GbE RJ45 + (2) 10G SFP+ total |
| PoE Output | 180 W total budget (PoE 15.4 W / PoE+ 30 W per port) |
| IDS/IPS Throughput | 3.5 Gbps |
| 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 | 5 kg |
| Operating Temp | -10 to 40 °C |
| Max Power Draw | 50 W (excl. PoE output) |
Verdict
The UDM-Pro with 180 W of PoE built in and a 2.5 GbE WAN. Same 3.5 Gbps of IPS and the same 100+ device rating — what the extra $120 buys is the PoE switch you would otherwise rack beside it.
Pros
- 180 W PoE budget across eight ports — cameras and APs plug straight in
- 2.5 GbE WAN where the UDM-Pro has 1 GbE
- Ships with a 128 GB SSD alongside the 3.5" Protect bay
Cons
- Same 3.5 Gbps IPS ceiling as the cheaper UDM-Pro
- $120 over the UDM-Pro, and 50 W before any PoE draw
- One drive bay, where the Pro Max has two
Best forA rack that needs a gateway and PoE in one unit, for a camera or AP count a desktop gateway cannot feed.
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