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Primary Device

Fortinet FortiGate 200G
Fortinet FortiGate 200G
★ 3.7 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 39 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 6.4 Gbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 35 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 11,000,000
  • New Sessions/sec: 390,000
  • Interfaces: 10x GE RJ45, 4x GE SFP, 8x 5GE RJ45, 8x 10GE SFP+
  • Form Factor: 1 RU Rack Mount

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Exceptional throughput for its class powered by the SP5 (NP7Lite) processor; high port density including 10G SFP+ and 2.5G Multi-Gig; integrated redundant power supplies.
  • ✘ Cons: Significant recurring costs for FortiGuard security subscriptions; high initial hardware investment; non-field-replaceable components (fans/PSUs) in this specific chassis.
  • Est. Price: $6,200 - $7,920

Compare Against

Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine Beast
Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine Beast
★ 5.0 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 25 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 25 Gbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 2.28 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 1,000,000+
  • New Sessions/sec: 71,000+
  • Interfaces: (2) 25G SFP28, (2) 10G SFP+, (8) 10GbE RJ45, (2) 1GbE RJ45
  • Form Factor: 1U Rackmount

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: 25 Gbps IDS/IPS line rate performance; Dual 25G SFP28 uplinks for high-speed core connectivity; Integrated NVR with dual 3.5" HDD bays for UniFi Protect; Massive capacity supporting 7,500+ clients and 750+ UniFi devices.
  • ✘ Cons: Premium price point compared to standard UniFi consoles; No PoE support on the 10GbE RJ45 ports; High power consumption and heat dissipation requirements (342 BTU/hr).
  • Est. Price: $1,499 - $1,599

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