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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 (UDM-Pro-Max)
Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine Pro Max (UDM-Pro-Max)
★ 4.6 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 10 Gbps (Routing)
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 5 Gbps (IDS/IPS)
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 800 Mbps
  • Max Sessions: 2,000+ Concurrent Clients
  • New Sessions/sec: Not Disclosed
  • Interfaces: (1) 10G SFP+ WAN, (1) 2.5 GbE RJ45 WAN, (1) 10G SFP+ LAN, (8) 1 GbE RJ45 LAN
  • Form Factor: 1U Rackmount

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: High-performance 5 Gbps IDS/IPS throughput; Dual 3.5" HDD bays with RAID support for NVR; Shadow Mode for High Availability redundancy; Integrated 128 GB SSD for NVR metadata and system; 10G SFP+ and 2.5GbE WAN flexibility.
  • ✘ Cons: Integrated 8-port switch lacks PoE support; No multi-gigabit RJ45 LAN ports; Locked into the UniFi ecosystem; Potential fan noise under high thermal loads.
  • Est. Price: $599 - $649

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