PACKETPERF

Primary Device

Palo Alto Networks ION 3200H-C5G-WW
Palo Alto Networks ION 3200H-C5G-WW
★ 4.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: Not published by Palo Alto Networks. Third-party listings cite 1.5-1.7 Gbps, unverified
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: Not published
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: Not published by Palo Alto Networks. Third-party listings cite 1.5 Gbps, unverified
  • Max Sessions: Not published (third-party listing cites 80,000, unverified)
  • New Sessions/sec: Not published
  • Interfaces: 6 x 10/100/1000 RJ-45 + 2 x RJ-45/SFP combo WAN ports; 1 x Ethernet 1Gbps Port 0; 4 x 1Gbps RJ-45 L2 switch LAN ports (C5G-WW); 2 x RJ-45 bypass pair; 1 x RJ-45 console; 2 x USB 3.0 Type-A; 4 x 5G antennas; dual nano-SIM slot
  • Form Factor: Desktop, rack or wall-mount appliance, 9 x 13 x 1.73 in (228.6 x 330.2 x 43.9 mm), 9.85 lb, fanless, IP40
  • Cellular / 5G: 5G (worldwide), dual nano-SIM; cellular certifications listed for AT&T, T-Mobile, PTCRB and Verizon
  • PoE: Not listed for ION 3200H-C5G-WW (the base ION 3200 lists 90W system / 60W per port PoE)
  • Power Input: Redundant DC 12-48 V, 4 A; 180W power adapter option
  • Memory / Storage: 8 GB RAM / 128 GB eMMC
  • Operating Temperature: -40C to 70C (-40F to 158F); 0C to 60C when using the provided power adapter
  • Certifications: FCC Class A, CE Class A, VCCI Class A, UL/CSA/IEC 62368-1, IEEE 1613, IEC 61850-3

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Temperature-hardened, fanless design rated for -40C to 70C operation; Integrated 4-port L2 switch with 5G cellular and dual-SIM failover in one branch device; Redundant DC 12-48 V power input suits harsh or remote sites; Cellular carrier certifications for AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon; Part of the Prisma SD-WAN ecosystem with centralized management and IP40 rating
  • ✘ Cons: Palo Alto Networks does not publish firewall, threat prevention, IPsec or session throughput figures for this model; Only 8 GB RAM and 128 GB eMMC storage, limiting it for heavier workloads; Designed as an SD-WAN branch device, not a full next-generation firewall; Heavier at 9.85 lb than comparable compact branch units; Pricing is quote-only from some vendors and third-party listings vary widely; PoE budget for the C5G-WW variant is not documented
  • Est. Price: $897 - $1,614

Compare Against

Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine Pro Max
Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine Pro Max
★ 5.0 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: Not published by Ubiquiti. Third-party tests: about 3.8-4.7 Gbps internet (WAN) throughput; about 3.0 Gbps inter-VLAN routing
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 5 Gbps IDS/IPS (Ubiquiti spec)
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: Not published by Ubiquiti. Unverified third-party estimate of about 1.8-2.2 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: Not published
  • New Sessions/sec: Not published
  • Interfaces: 2x 10G SFP+ ports; 8x 1GbE RJ45 LAN ports; 1x 2.5GbE RJ45 WAN port (sources conflict on WAN; one lists a 25GbE WAN port)
  • Form Factor: 1U rackmount

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: 5 Gbps IDS/IPS rating from Ubiquiti; 10G SFP+ ports for fast uplinks or LAN; Multi-WAN support with 2.5GbE WAN; Integrated UniFi Network controller and UniFi OS for centralized management; Built-in NVR bay for UniFi Protect cameras; Rackmount 1U form factor suited to server racks
  • ✘ Cons: Ubiquiti does not publish firewall, VPN, or session-rate figures; Real-world WAN throughput in independent tests is about 3-4.7 Gbps, below the 5 Gbps IDS/IPS rating; Port layout and WAN specs differ between sources; Costs about 2x the UDM Pro (about $220 more) for a modest throughput gain; Limited 1GbE LAN port count compared with dedicated switches; Requires UniFi ecosystem for full feature set
  • Est. Price: $599 - $660

Popular Comparisons

Palo Alto Networks ION 3200H-C5G-WW vs Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Fiber Palo Alto Networks ION 3200H-C5G-WW vs Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine Pro Max Palo Alto Networks ION 3200H-C5G-WW vs Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Max Palo Alto Networks ION 3200H-C5G-WW vs Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Max (UCG-Max) Palo Alto Networks ION 3200H-C5G-WW vs Ubiquiti Enterprise Fortress Gateway (EFG)