✔ Pros:Silent fanless design ideal for noise-sensitive environments; Integrated PoE with a 181W budget; High performance for branch office class; ML-powered NGFW for real-time protection.
✘ Cons:Significant ongoing costs for required security subscriptions; Lack of 10GbE interfaces limits future-proofing for high-speed local networks; Premium pricing compared to competitors in the same performance bracket.
Est. Price:
$5,400 - $6,500
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.