Some time ago, Ubiquiti launched the Dream Machine Pro, which quickly gained popularity among small and medium-sized businesses. My experience with these devices has shown that they are ideal for beginners and provide easy access to various UniFi applications, such as camera and network management. Today, Ubiquiti announces a new model — Dream Machine Pro Max, designed to perform more complex and voluminous tasks.
The improved Dream Machine Pro Max model has received a significant increase in computing power, allowing it to manage extensive UniFi networks with thousands of connected devices, simplifying the process of network setup and management.
An additional slot for an NVR disk has also been added to the device, providing reliable data storage in RAID1 configuration, making the UniFi Protect video surveillance system even more reliable. I consider UniFi Protect one of the best market solutions for corporate video surveillance, eliminating the need to pay a subscription for each camera.
The device’s network functions have been expanded by adding a new Ethernet port with a bandwidth of 2.5 Gbps, which complements the existing 10-gigabit ports. All ports provide opportunities for flexible WAN load balancing setup.
With a new advanced application-aware firewall, the Dream Machine Pro Max can provide data routing at speeds up to 5 gigabits per second, even with full packet inspection and intrusion prevention systems enabled.
Ubiquiti has improved support for large enterprises by providing access to 24/7 professional assistance from a team of experts specializing in managing large-scale networks.
Key Features:
- UDM Pro Max has significantly increased computing power compared to UDM Pro/SE, allowing it to support twice as many Ubiquiti devices and other connected devices.
- Improved routing performance: UDM Pro Max provides maximum speeds up to 4.3 Gbps (expected up to 5 Gbps) on the 10G SFP+ WAN interface thanks to an intelligent firewall with full-depth packet inspection and intrusion prevention systems, which is an improvement over the 3.5 Gbps of UDM Pro/SE.
- The addition of an extra NVR disk bay ensures high data reliability with RAID1, as UniFi NVR supports RAID1, providing protection even if one HDD fails, unlike RAID0.
- Network hardware update includes an expanded 2.5 Gbps RJ45 WAN port.
- The upcoming UniFi OS 4.0 will offer an advanced Shadow Mode with automatic switching function to minimize network downtime, improving existing features where the Shadow gateway acts as a “hot standby”. UniFi OS 4.0 will be available in early access along with the launch of UDM Pro Max.
- Dream Machine Pro Max can provide routing at speeds up to 5 Gbps with full deep packet inspection and intrusion prevention systems enabled, surpassing the capabilities of UDM Pro/SE, which supports up to 3.5 Gbps.
Ubiquiti Network 8.1 introduces new features to improve large-scale network management, which is especially important for use with UDM Pro Max:
- The new Network Viewer tool provides a centralized overview of Wi-Fi, virtual networks, Internet service provider connections, VPNs, and other services.
- Dynamic routing now supports OSPF, and BGP support will be added in the near future.
- The NAT pooling feature significantly increases the number of possible external connections by distributing traffic among multiple public IP addresses.
- Updated isolation settings in switches improve security: L3 network isolation blocks traffic between devices of different virtual networks, while device isolation prevents data exchange between devices within the same virtual network.
In conclusion, Ubiquiti’s Dream Machine Pro Max is a high-performance device designed to manage large network projects. Thanks to powerful hardware, improved routing, and the latest security features, this device is ideal for large companies looking to improve their network management. The upgrade to Ubiquiti Network 8.1 expands these capabilities, providing advanced tools for management and protection, making Dream Machine Pro Max not only a solution for network needs but also an effective tool for enhancing the stability and performance of corporate networks.
