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Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine Beast Cloud Gateway
The Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine Beast is a hyperscale-class Cloud Gateway engineered for large-scale enterprise and campus deployments that demand uncompromising performance, scalability, and security. Powered by UniFi OS, it consolidates networking, security, physical access, surveillance, VoIP, and IoT management into a single 1U rack-mount appliance, eliminating the need for multiple controllers while simplifying deployment and ongoing administration. With support for over 750 UniFi devices, more than 7,500 connected clients, and 25Gbps IDS/IPS throughput, the Dream Machine Beast is designed to handle demanding network environments with ease.
Built around an octa-core ARM v9 processor with 16GB of system memory, integrated 128GB SSD storage, and dual 3.5-inch drive bays for UniFi Protect recording, the Dream Machine Beast delivers the performance required for high-density networking and security applications. Extensive 10GbE and 25G connectivity, advanced routing capabilities, multi-WAN support, and comprehensive VPN options make it an ideal foundation for organisations looking to deploy a resilient, future-ready UniFi infrastructure.
Enterprise-Class Performance Without Compromise
Designed for hyperscale deployments, the Dream Machine Beast delivers up to 25Gbps IDS/IPS throughput while supporting more than 7,500 simultaneous users and over 750 managed UniFi devices. Its powerful octa-core ARM v9 processor and 16GB of memory enable high-speed routing, deep packet inspection, and advanced security services without sacrificing network performance, making it suitable for enterprise campuses, multi-site organisations, and large commercial environments.
Complete UniFi Application Platform
Running the full UniFi OS application suite, the Dream Machine Beast provides centralised management for UniFi Network, Protect, Access, Talk, and Connect from a single appliance. This unified approach streamlines administration, allowing IT teams to manage networking, surveillance, door access, communications, and connected devices through one intuitive interface while reducing infrastructure complexity.
Built for High-Speed Connectivity
The Dream Machine Beast features a comprehensive range of high-speed networking interfaces, including eight 10GbE RJ45 ports, two 10G SFP+ ports, two 25G SFP28 ports, and two 1GbE RJ45 ports. Supporting up to eight WAN connections with a default configuration of one 25G SFP28 and one 10GbE RJ45 WAN port, it provides exceptional flexibility for high-bandwidth internet connectivity, aggregation, and network expansion.
Advanced Security, Routing and High Availability
Designed to protect mission-critical networks, the Dream Machine Beast includes a stateful firewall, application-aware Layer 7 firewall, DPI traffic identification, content filtering, intrusion detection and prevention, ad blocking, and over 55,000 IDS/IPS signatures through CyberSecure integration. Enterprise networking capabilities include Multi-WAN load balancing, OSPF and BGP dynamic routing, advanced QoS, policy-based WAN and VPN routing, integrated RADIUS services, Shadow Mode (VRRP) high availability, and support for WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec, L2TP, Site Magic, and Teleport VPN technologies.
Integrated Storage and Intelligent Management
For organisations deploying UniFi Protect, the Dream Machine Beast includes two internal 3.5-inch HDD bays for NVR storage alongside a built-in 128GB SSD that accelerates the UniFi OS experience. A 1.3-inch touchscreen display provides convenient local status monitoring, while Bluetooth and Ethernet management simplify installation and maintenance. The durable aluminium and SGCC steel enclosure is designed for reliable operation in standard 1U server racks.
Compatibility
The Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine Beast is designed for deployment within the UniFi ecosystem, supporting UniFi Network, Protect, Access, Talk, and Connect applications from a single platform. It manages over 750 UniFi devices, up to 200 UniFi Access Hubs, and supports recording for up to 100 HD, 60 2K, or 40 4K UniFi cameras. Its standard 1U rack-mount form factor, extensive 10GbE and 25G networking interfaces, and support for Shadow Mode redundancy make it ideal for enterprise racks, data rooms, and large-scale business network installations.
• Hyperscale-class UniFi Cloud Gateway.
• Supports over 750 UniFi devices.
• Supports more than 7,500 simultaneous users.
• Up to 25Gbps IDS/IPS throughput.
• Full UniFi Network, Protect, Access, Talk and Connect platform.
• Octa-core ARM v9 processor.
• 16GB system memory.
• Integrated 128GB SSD.
• Dual 3.5-inch NVR drive bays.
• Eight 10GbE RJ45 ports.
• Two 10G SFP+ ports.
• Two 25G SFP28 ports.
• Supports up to eight WAN connections.
• Shadow Mode (VRRP) high availability.
• 1U rack-mount design with 1.3-inch touchscreen display.
