Routing, switching, and video, in one console The UDM-SE runs UniFi Network, Protect, Access, Talk, and Connect from the same unit, and includes 8 GbE LAN ports with PoE+ and PoE output built in, so a handful of access points or cameras can be powered directly from the gateway without a separate PoE switch. For a small to mid-sized office, this consolidates routing, PoE switching, and camera recording into a single rack-mounted device.
3.5+ Gbps of inspected throughput With a stateful firewall, application-aware Layer 7 filtering, deep packet inspection, and intrusion detection and prevention backed by over 55,000 signatures through CyberSecure, the UDM-SE is rated for 3.5+ Gbps of IDS/IPS throughput. That headroom matters for networks running these inspection features continuously rather than only on a subset of traffic.
10G and 2.5G WAN, plus fibre-ready ports Default WAN connectivity includes a 10G SFP+ port and a 2.5 GbE RJ45 port, with an additional 10G SFP+ LAN port available for high-speed internal links such as a server or aggregation switch. This gives the UDM-SE enough wired capacity to sit at the centre of a growing network without needing to be replaced as internet speeds or internal bandwidth needs increase.
Storage for UniFi Protect recordings A 3.5-inch NVR HDD bay lets the UDM-SE record from UniFi Protect cameras directly, supporting up to 24 HD, 14 2K, or 8 4K streams, so a site running both networking and surveillance on UniFi doesn't need a separate NVR appliance.
High availability and multi-WAN options Shadow Mode (VRRP) gateway failover, multi-WAN load balancing, and DC power backup support give the UDM-SE resilience options for sites where network uptime matters, alongside dynamic routing via OSPF and BGP for more structured network topologies.
Key specifications
- Managed UniFi devices: 100+
- Simultaneous connected users: 1,000+
- IDS/IPS throughput: 3.5+ Gbps
- LAN ports: 8x GbE RJ45 (2 PoE+, 6 PoE), 1x 10G SFP+
- WAN ports: 1x 2.5 GbE RJ45, 1x 10G SFP+
- PoE budget: 180W
- NVR storage: 1x 3.5" HDD bay, plus built-in 128 GB SSD
- UniFi applications: Network, Protect, Access, Talk, Connect
- Form factor: 1U rack mount, 1.3" touchscreen
- Redundancy: Shadow Mode (VRRP) failover, DC power backup ready
Simplifi Networks distributes UniFi networking equipment to businesses, ISPs, and network installers across Kenya, Uganda, and the wider East African region. The Dream Machine Special Edition suits growing offices that want routing, PoE switching, and camera recording consolidated into a single rack-mounted UniFi console rather than several separate appliances.
