Interfaces: 8 x 1G RJ-45, 8 x 1/10G SFP+, 1 x Network Module Slot
Form Factor: 1U Rackmount
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Superior encrypted traffic performance with hardware acceleration (6.7 Gbps TLS); Maintains high throughput even with AVC and IPS services enabled; Highly scalable through clustering (up to 8 units) and Multi-Instance support
✘ Cons:Complex and restrictive Smart Licensing model often criticized for its cost structure; Management interface (FMC) has a steep learning curve and can be slow; High total cost of ownership compared to some competitors in the same performance bracket
Est. Price:
$35,000 - $75,000
Compare Against
Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine Pro Max (UDM-Pro-Max)
✔ Pros:High-performance 5 Gbps IDS/IPS throughput; Dual 3.5" HDD bays with RAID support for NVR; Shadow Mode for High Availability redundancy; Integrated 128 GB SSD for NVR metadata and system; 10G SFP+ and 2.5GbE WAN flexibility.
✘ Cons:Integrated 8-port switch lacks PoE support; No multi-gigabit RJ45 LAN ports; Locked into the UniFi ecosystem; Potential fan noise under high thermal loads.