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Primary Device

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

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 1.5 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: Cloud-delivered via Prisma Access
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 1.5 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 80,000
  • New Sessions/sec: 6,000
  • Interfaces: 6x 10/100/1000 RJ-45, 2x SFP/RJ-45 Combo, 4x 1G L2 Switch Ports
  • Form Factor: Hardened Fanless (DIN/Wall/Rack)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Integrated 5G global connectivity with dual nano-SIM slots; Industrial-grade hardening supporting extreme temperatures (-40°C to 70°C); PoE++ support (up to 60W) for powering downstream APs or cameras; Integrated Layer 2 switching capabilities.
  • ✘ Cons: High entry cost compared to non-hardened models; Requires Prisma SD-WAN subscription for full functionality; Deep packet inspection relies on cloud-based Prisma Access integration.
  • Est. Price: $3,600 - $5,000

Compare Against

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

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 9.5 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 5 Gbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 3.1 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 500,000
  • New Sessions/sec: 25,000
  • Interfaces: (1) 2.5 GbE WAN, (1) 10G SFP+ WAN, (8) 1 GbE RJ45 LAN, (1) 10G SFP+ LAN
  • Form Factor: 1U Rackmount

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Industry-leading 5 Gbps IDS/IPS throughput for its price point; Dual 3.5" NVR bays with RAID support; 2.5 GbE and 10G SFP+ WAN options; Shadow Mode for high availability.
  • ✘ Cons: The 8-port integrated switch lacks PoE support; Most LAN ports are limited to 1 GbE throughput.
  • Est. Price: $599 - $649

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