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 Pro Max (UDM-Pro-Max)
✔ 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.