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Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine Pro Max
Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine Pro Max
★ 5.0 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: Not published by Ubiquiti. Third-party tests: about 3.8-4.7 Gbps internet (WAN) throughput; about 3.0 Gbps inter-VLAN routing
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 5 Gbps IDS/IPS (Ubiquiti spec)
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: Not published by Ubiquiti. Unverified third-party estimate of about 1.8-2.2 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: Not published
  • New Sessions/sec: Not published
  • Interfaces: 2x 10G SFP+ ports; 8x 1GbE RJ45 LAN ports; 1x 2.5GbE RJ45 WAN port (sources conflict on WAN; one lists a 25GbE WAN port)
  • Form Factor: 1U rackmount

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: 5 Gbps IDS/IPS rating from Ubiquiti; 10G SFP+ ports for fast uplinks or LAN; Multi-WAN support with 2.5GbE WAN; Integrated UniFi Network controller and UniFi OS for centralized management; Built-in NVR bay for UniFi Protect cameras; Rackmount 1U form factor suited to server racks
  • ✘ Cons: Ubiquiti does not publish firewall, VPN, or session-rate figures; Real-world WAN throughput in independent tests is about 3-4.7 Gbps, below the 5 Gbps IDS/IPS rating; Port layout and WAN specs differ between sources; Costs about 2x the UDM Pro (about $220 more) for a modest throughput gain; Limited 1GbE LAN port count compared with dedicated switches; Requires UniFi ecosystem for full feature set
  • Est. Price: $599 - $660

Compare Against

Aruba (HPE) 9240 Campus Gateway
Aruba (HPE) 9240 Campus Gateway
★ 3.5 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 40 Gbps top license tier (20 Gbps base, 30 Gbps mid tier) per reseller and third-party datasheet copy; UNVERIFIED against HPE datasheet
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: Not published in sources reviewed
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: Not published in sources reviewed
  • Max Sessions: Not published in sources reviewed
  • New Sessions/sec: Not published in sources reviewed
  • Interfaces: 4x 25GbE SFP28 ports + 1 expansion slot (per most listings; one listing claims 4x 100/1000BASE-T instead, conflicting); UNVERIFIED
  • Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable
  • Max IPsec Tunnels: Up to 32,000 concurrent (single source, unverified)
  • Max Access Points: Up to 2,048 (most sources; one source claims 4,000, conflicting)
  • Variants: Multiple regional/TAA SKUs (US R7J02A, RW R7H97A, IF R7J04A, EG R7J06A, JP R7J00A); MSRP $32,995-$39,595 depending on SKU; one reseller lists as End of Life, check HPE status

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Built-in Layer 4-7 stateful policy enforcement firewall covering WLAN, LAN and WAN; Single unified management interface for wired and wireless policy; Consistent policy enforcement across wired and wireless via dynamic segmentation; Positive user reviews on stability and security (9200 Series reviews, TrustRadius and Gartner Peer Insights)
  • ✘ Cons: High price relative to basic routing needs (MSRP up to $39,595); Setup and WAN configuration carry a noticeable learning curve; Likely overkill for small or home environments; Conflicting published specs across sources and several regional SKUs; Possible end-of-life status on some variants
  • Est. Price: $23,415 - $39,595

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