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
✔ Pros:25 Gbps IDS/IPS line rate performance; Dual 25G SFP28 uplinks for high-speed core connectivity; Integrated NVR with dual 3.5" HDD bays for UniFi Protect; Massive capacity supporting 7,500+ clients and 750+ UniFi devices.
✘ Cons:Premium price point compared to standard UniFi consoles; No PoE support on the 10GbE RJ45 ports; High power consumption and heat dissipation requirements (342 BTU/hr).