✔ Pros:Dual WAN with 5G cellular provides automatic failover; Native SD-WAN simplifies branch connectivity; Compact form factor suitable for small offices; Supports multiple carriers with fallback; Enterprise-class security and DPI capabilities
✘ Cons:Higher initial capital cost compared to traditional broadband-only gateways; 5G coverage varies by region and carrier; Requires separate cellular contract/SIM; Limited to Gigabit Ethernet speeds on wired interfaces; May require professional installation and configuration
Est. Price:
$4,500 - $6,500
Compare Against
Aruba (HPE) 9004 Gateway
★ 3.4 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Firewall Throughput: 4 Gbps
Threat Prevention Throughput: 1.1 Gbps (IDS/IPS)
IPsec VPN Throughput: 4 Gbps
Max Sessions: 128,000
New Sessions/sec: 5,000
Interfaces: 4x 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45)
Form Factor: Compact / Desktop
Curation Review
✔ Pros:High performance (4 Gbps firewall/VPN) in a fanless compact design; Integrated IoT support (BLE/Zigbee) for device tracking; Unified cloud management via Aruba Central for SD-Branch; Supports identity-based Dynamic Segmentation for automated security.
✘ Cons:Limited physical connectivity with only 4x 1GbE ports and no 10GbE support; Requires paid Aruba Central subscriptions for SD-WAN and advanced security features; IDS/IPS performance is significantly lower than the base firewall throughput.