The Ubiquiti UDM-SE (UniFi Dream Machine Special Edition) is a powerful, all-in-one network appliance designed for prosumers, small businesses, and larger home networks. It combines a router, a security gateway, an integrated PoE switch, and a network video recorder (NVR) into a single, rack-mountable unit.
1. All-in-One and Centralized Management:
It serves as a central hub for the entire UniFi ecosystem, allowing you to manage all your devices—from access points and switches to cameras and access control systems—from a single, intuitive interface (the UniFi OS).
This "single pane of glass" approach simplifies network administration and provides a unified view of your network's health and performance.
2. High-Speed Connectivity:
Dual-WAN Ports: It offers flexible, high-speed WAN connections with both a 10G SFP+ port and a 2.5 GbE RJ45 port. This allows for multi-gigabit internet connections and provides a valuable option for failover or load balancing.
10G SFP+ LAN Port: A dedicated 10G SFP+ LAN port enables high-speed links to other network devices, such as a core switch or a high-performance server, removing a potential bottleneck in your network.
3.5 Gbps Threat Management: The Ubiquiti UDM-SE can handle routing throughput of 3.5 Gbps with Intrusion Detection/Prevention System (IDS/IPS) enabled, ensuring robust security without sacrificing performance.
3. Integrated PoE Switch:
It includes a built-in 8-port Gigabit switch with Power over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities.
This feature is a major advantage over other models like the UDM-Pro, as it allows you to power UniFi devices like access points and cameras directly from the Ubiquiti UDM-SE, simplifying your setup and reducing the need for separate PoE injectors or switches.
4. UniFi Protect and NVR Capabilities:
The Ubiquiti UDM-SE comes with 128 GB of integrated SSD storage for running UniFi OS applications.
It also features a 3.5" HDD bay, allowing you to install a hard drive for use as a Network Video Recorder (NVR) with the UniFi Protect application. This makes it a great solution for those who want to integrate video surveillance into their network.
5. Robust and Future-Proof Design:
The device is a 1U-sized, rack-mountable unit, making it a good fit for professional installations and network closets.
The robust hardware and support for all UniFi OS applications mean it's designed to be a long-term, future-proof solution for growing networks.
It offers a wide range of advanced features, including VPN support (WireGuard, OpenVPN, L2TP), VLAN/subnet-based traffic segmentation, and an advanced, application-aware firewall.
- Includes full UniFi application suite for device management
- 3.5+ Gbps routing with IDS/IPS
- Integrated 8-port PoE/PoE+ switch
- (1) 10G SFP+*, (8) GbE RJ45 LAN ports including (2) PoE+, and (6) PoE
- (1) 10G SFP+*, (1) 2.5 GbE RJ45 WAN ports
- 1.3" touchscreen
- 128 GB SSD & 3.5" NVR HDD bay
- *Pair with an official SFP+ Module or SFP+ to RJ45 Adapter for the best experience.
