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Enterprise Console · 10G SFP+ · Threat Protection

UniFi Dream Machine Pro

The backbone of a secure office network. The UDM-Pro combines security routing, high-performance firewall policies, local camera recordings, and remote network control into one 1U console.

Technical Specifications

Threat Management IDS/IPS up to 3.5 Gbps throughput
Processor Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A57 at 1.7 GHz
System Memory 4 GB DDR4
On-Board Storage 16 GB eMMC (e.g. OS config)
Storage Drive Bay 1x 3.5" HDD bay for UniFi Protect security storage
LAN Ports 8x GbE RJ45 ports, 1x 10G SFP+ port
WAN Ports 1x 10G SFP+ port, 1x GbE RJ45 port (dual-WAN failover supported)

Why We Recommend the UDM-Pro

For growing offices of 10 to 150 employees, the UDM-Pro represents the ultimate IT consolidation. Instead of purchasing a separate firewall, hardware network keys, and dedicated camera recording boxes, the UDM-Pro handles it all under one management engine.

Because it runs the UniFi OS natively, we can manage, audit, and secure your firewall settings remotely from Anchorage, responding to configuration requests without delay.

Alaska-Specific Use Cases

Starlink Dual-WAN Integration

We routinely pair the UDM-Pro with Starlink in rural offices, clinics, and lodges. It monitors connections and automatically failovers to cellular backups if satellite links drop, preserving active Citrix or screenshare sessions.

Local Camera Storage (Protect)

With remote bandwidth constraints, streaming 4K video feeds to cloud services is impractical. The UDM-Pro records video locally to an integrated hard drive bay, avoiding bandwidth use while maintaining secure, instant remote access.

Product FAQ

What does the UDM-Pro actually do?
The UniFi Dream Machine Pro combines a security gateway/router, firewall, network controller, and security camera recorder (NVR) into a single 1U rack-mount device.
Do I need subscription licensing to run the security features?
No — unlike Cisco or Meraki, the UDM-Pro has no software licenses or recurring subscription costs. Threat definitions, firewall rules, and software updates are completely free.
Does the UDM-Pro support Starlink?
Yes. It supports advanced dual-WAN failover and load balancing. You can connect a Starlink dish to the primary WAN port and GCI/local broadband to the secondary WAN port for seamless network failover.