Interfaces: 8 x 10/100/1000 RJ45, 1 x 10/100/1000 Mgmt, 1 x RJ45 Console
Form Factor: Desktop (Fanless)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Significant performance improvement over PA-220 with rapid commit and boot times; Silent operation via fanless passive cooling design; Runs full enterprise PAN-OS with Layer 7 visibility and local logging support
✘ Cons:Passive cooling causes the metal chassis to run very hot to the touch; High total cost of ownership due to expensive recurring security subscriptions; Lacks SFP (fiber) ports and Power over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities
Est. Price:
$1,400 - $1,600
Compare Against
Fortinet FortiGate 120G
★ 4.4 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Firewall Throughput: 39 Gbps
Threat Prevention Throughput: 2.8 Gbps
IPsec VPN Throughput: 35 Gbps
Max Sessions: 3,000,000
New Sessions/sec: 140,000
Interfaces: 18x GE RJ45 (incl. MGMT/HA), 8x GE SFP, 4x 10GE SFP+
Form Factor: 1RU Rack Mount
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Exceptional throughput powered by the new FortiSP5 ASIC; High-density 10GE connectivity for a mid-range appliance; Dual redundant power supplies included; Integrated SD-WAN and ZTNA support.
✘ Cons:High cost of mandatory security subscriptions; FortiOS can have a steep learning curve; Support and licensing can be expensive compared to lower-tier brands.