Ubiquiti UDM‑Pro

All‑in‑One Security Gateway & NVR – Ubiquiti UDM‑Pro

Ubiquiti UDM‑Pro (UniFi Dream Machine Pro) is an enterprise‑grade security gateway and network appliance that consolidates routing, threat management, managed switching, dual‑WAN, and optional network video recording into a single rack‑mount unit.

Designed for business, campus, and prosumer deployments, the Ubiquiti UDM‑Pro delivers robust performance with its powerful CPU, integrated switch, and UniFi dashboard, making secure and manageable networking effortless.

Key Features of Ubiquiti UDM‑Pro

• Advanced security gateway with DPI, IDS/IPS, and threat management
• Integrated 8‑port managed Gigabit switch (non‑PoE)
• 2×GbE WAN ports + 1×10G SFP+ WAN port
• Hot‑swappable 3.5″ HDD bay for UniFi Protect NVR
• Rack‑mount 1U chassis with LCD touchscreen
• UniFi OS with Network, Protect, Insight, and more
• Supports VLAN, VPN, traffic shaping, and guest portal
• Redundant WAN failover and link aggregation support

Unified Threat Management and Routing

The Ubiquiti UDM‑Pro features a multi‑core processor with hardware offload to deliver gigabit‑class routing while running deep packet inspection, intrusion detection (IDS), and intrusion prevention (IPS) simultaneously—without sacrificing network performance.

Administrators can monitor real‑time threat statistics and configure firewall rules, VPNs, and routing policies from the intuitive UniFi dashboard.

Built‑In Managed Switch & WAN Ports

With an embedded 8‑port managed Ethernet switch, the Ubiquiti UDM‑Pro provides seamless LAN integration and VLAN support. Dual WAN ports (1×GbE + 1×10G SFP+) enable load balancing, link redundancies, and direct connectivity to fiber or high‑capacity uplinks.

The device also supports WAN failover, QoS, and link aggregation to optimize bandwidth and uptime.

UniFi Protect NVR Integration

The Ubiquiti UDM‑Pro includes a hot‑swappable 3.5‑inch drive bay dedicated to UniFi Protect NVR (drive sold separately). With integrated camera management, recording, playback, and analytics, it consolidates security appliances into one platform.

Users can manage camera recordings, storage, and alerts all from the same UniFi dashboard.

UniFi OS and Centralized Control

Running UniFi OS, the Ubiquiti UDM‑Pro hosts applications like Network, Protect, Access, and Talk, all within a single interface. Administrators can deploy Wi‑Fi, video surveillance, access control, and telephony across sites with unified firmware and user management.

Dual-WAN load balancing, VPN remote access, per-site VLANs, and mobile control enhance reliability and flexibility.

Enterprise-Ready Design

Packaged in a 1U rack-mount chassis with integrated LCD touchscreen, the Ubiquiti UDM‑Pro delivers professional appearance and ease of access to system stats and alerts. It is suitable for server rooms, IDFs, and home labs alike.

Built-in monitoring and logging ensure administrators can track system health and performance in real time.

Typical Use Cases

• SMB security and WAN gateway
• Campus or multi-site VPN & VLAN network core
• UniFi Protect surveillance NVR hub
• Data center edge router and LAN switch
• Remote access and site-to-site networking

Conclusion

The Ubiquiti UDM‑Pro is a complete networking appliance for modern businesses seeking secure, unified, and scalable solutions. With integrated firewall, managed switch, dual‑WAN, and NVR capabilities, the Ubiquiti UDM‑Pro delivers unparalleled simplicity and power in one package.