Unifi Dream Machine Special Edition, UDM-SE

Does everything super fast

This all I one router / controller has everything packed in a relatively small rack-mountable form factor. It has very stable OS , GUI is very easy to learn and so many details to show. It comes with built in 10 gbps router , 10 gbps switch , security gateway , wirless controller , call manger , network video recorder.. and so much more. Mobile app is as powerful as the web ui. Got this from ITC / UAE , who were very responsive and supportive and therefore I highly recommend them. Installation was smooth and short , I was able to get this running in 10 mins.

Good

On PPPoe it only does 500Mb with ids/ips off

Overall i like it a lot, it’s now the heart of my home setup and replaced the CloudKey Gen2. Upgraded the HDD. Wish it ran a little cooler.

Excelente router para sector empresarial a diferencia del modelo anterior tiene mayor capacidad y 8 puertos POE para 8 acces point

Works very good

Gestione PPPOE Aruba top, stabile, configurabile e facile. Consigliata

Like most unifi stuff the experience is premium, it's easy to setup and being able to add a drive for storage for the NVR is the reason I picked up this version, also factor in the PoE support on all ports is great for running other things like mini switches

As a network engineer, I’ve deployed and managed a wide range of networking equipment over the years, including plenty of Cisco gear. After extensive hands-on use, I can confidently say the Ubiquiti Dream Machine Special Edition (UDM-SE) is a solution I genuinely recommend—and in many scenarios, I would choose it over Cisco. Performance & Hardware: The UDM-SE delivers excellent throughput, rock-solid stability, and more than enough processing power for demanding environments. Multi-gig WAN support, integrated PoE, and the built-in 10G SFP+ ports make it incredibly versatile for modern networks. It handles heavy traffic, VLANs, VPNs, and advanced routing features with ease. Management & Usability: Ubiquiti’s UniFi OS is where this device really shines. You get enterprise-level visibility and control without the steep learning curve, licensing complexity, or command-line dependency that often comes with Cisco. Everything—from firewall rules to traffic analysis—is intuitive, centralized, and fast to configure. For engineers, it’s efficient; for admins, it’s approachable. Value Proposition: This is where the UDM-SE truly outclasses traditional enterprise vendors. No recurring licenses, no feature paywalls, and no sacrificing capability. You get an all-in-one gateway, controller, firewall, and NVR-ready platform at a fraction of the cost of comparable Cisco setups. Reliability & Real-World Use: In production environments, the UDM-SE has been consistently stable. Firmware updates are frequent and meaningful, and the ecosystem integration with UniFi switches and access points is seamless. Final Verdict: The Ubiquiti Dream Machine Special Edition is a powerful, modern networking platform that delivers enterprise-grade features with far less overhead than Cisco. For small to medium businesses, advanced home labs, or cost-conscious enterprises, this is an easy recommendation from a professional who uses this gear daily.