Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine Pro (UDM-Pro): ports, drive bay and setup guide
The UDM-Pro is a 1U UniFi gateway with an 8-port LAN switch, two WAN options, a 10G SFP+ LAN port and a front drive bay for camera recordings. Every connection is on the front. Click any port on the panel below to see what it does.
- 1U rack mount
- 8 x RJ45 LAN
- 1G RJ45 WAN
- 10G SFP+ WAN
- 10G SFP+ LAN
- 3.5 / 2.5 in. drive bay
UDM-Pro specifications
| Model | UDM-Pro |
| Form factor | 1U rackmount, all ports on the front |
| LAN ports | 8 x RJ45 |
| WAN ports | 1 x 1G RJ45, 1 x 10G SFP+ |
| SFP+ LAN | 1 x 10G SFP+ |
| Storage | 1 drive bay, 3.5 in. or 2.5 in. drive |
| Display | Front touchscreen |
| Front controls | Reset button |
| Power | AC power cord (included), inlet on the back |
| Mounting | 19 in. rack ears, cage nuts and M5 screws included |
| Setup | UniFi Network app over Bluetooth, or web browser |
Every port on the UDM-Pro, explained
Click a card to light up those ports on the panel above.
8 LAN ports8 on the panel
Ports 1 to 8 are RJ45 LAN ports on the built-in switch. Plug in access points, switches, NVR clients and wired devices here.
1G RJ45 WAN1 on the panel
The single RJ45 port to the right of the LAN block is the 1G WAN. Use it when your modem or ISP handoff is copper.
10G SFP+ ports2 on the panel
The top SFP+ cage is the 10G WAN, for a fiber or 10G handoff. The bottom SFP+ cage is a 10G LAN port, usually the uplink to an aggregation or core switch.
Pick one WAN. The manual shows two ways to connect the internet: option A uses the 10G SFP+ WAN, option B uses the 1G RJ45 WAN.
What else is on the front
- Touchscreen display on the left end of the panel.
- Drive bay in the middle holds one 3.5 in. or 2.5 in. drive for UniFi Protect recordings.
- Reset button is the small pinhole at the bottom right, below the SFP+ cages.
What's in the box
- UDM-Pro
- 2 rack mount brackets
- 6#-32 screws (3.5 in. drive) and M3 screws (2.5 in. drive)
- 8 M4 flat-head screws for the brackets
- 4 cage nuts and 4 M5 rack screws
- AC power cord
Install a hard drive
- Press the drive bay door on the front to release it.
- Pull the tray out of the bay.
- Fit the drive: a 3.5 in. drive mounts with the 6#-32 screws, a 2.5 in. drive mounts with the M3 screws.
- Slide the tray back in until it seats, then close the door.
The drive is optional. You only need it if you plan to record cameras with UniFi Protect.
Rack mounting the UDM-Pro
- Attach a bracket to each side with the M4 screws.
- Snap cage nuts into the rack posts where the brackets will sit.
- Set the UDM-Pro in the rack and fasten the brackets with the M5 screws.
- Plug the power cord into the back of the unit and into an outlet.
First-time setup
- Connect your internet to either the 10G SFP+ WAN or the 1G RJ45 WAN.
- Install the UniFi Network app on your phone.
- Open the app near the UDM-Pro. It finds the unit over Bluetooth and walks you through setup.
Frequently asked questions
Which port is the WAN on the UDM-Pro?+
There are two WAN ports on the front: the single RJ45 port is the 1G WAN, and the top SFP+ cage is the 10G WAN. Use the one that matches your internet handoff.
How many LAN ports does the UDM-Pro have?+
Eight RJ45 LAN ports, plus one 10G SFP+ LAN port for a switch uplink.
Can the UDM-Pro take a 2.5 in. drive?+
Yes. The bay takes a 3.5 in. or a 2.5 in. drive. The 2.5 in. drive mounts in the tray with the included M3 screws.
Where is the reset button?+
It is the small pinhole at the bottom right corner of the front panel, below the SFP+ cages.
Where does the power cord plug in?+
The power inlet is on the back of the unit. All network ports are on the front.
How do I set up a new UDM-Pro?+
Connect the WAN, power it on, then open the UniFi Network app on your phone. The app finds the UDM-Pro over Bluetooth and guides you through setup.
Plan this gateway in your rack
The UDM-Pro is in the Ubiquiti library for DaMatrix, with every port mapped so you can drag it into a rack, patch it and print the documentation.
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- Ubiquiti Pro Max 48 PoE (USW-Pro-Max-48-PoE)
- Ubiquiti Pro XG 48 PoE (USW-Pro-XG-48-PoE)
- Ubiquiti Standard 16 PoE (USW-16-PoE)
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Summarized from the Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine Pro Installation Guide. This page is a quick reference; check the full manual for safety warnings and model-specific limits.