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Primary Device

Juniper Networks SRX4700
Juniper Networks SRX4700
★ 3.2 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 1.4 Tbps (IMIX)
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 100 Gbps (NGFW)
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 90 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 60,000,000
  • New Sessions/sec: 600,000
  • Interfaces: 2 x 400GbE, 10 x 100GbE, 16 x 50GbE
  • Form Factor: 1U Rack Mount

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Unprecedented 1.4 Tbps throughput in a compact 1U chassis; High-density 400GbE and 100GbE port options; Carrier-grade performance with advanced Zero Trust security.
  • ✘ Cons: Very high initial and ongoing licensing costs; Significant power consumption and cooling requirements; Complex Junos OS management.
  • Est. Price: $35,000 - $320,000

Compare Against

Fortinet FortiGate 120G
Fortinet FortiGate 120G
★ 4.4 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 39 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 2.8 Gbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 35 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 3,000,000
  • New Sessions/sec: 140,000
  • Interfaces: 18x GE RJ45 (incl. MGMT/HA), 8x GE SFP, 4x 10GE SFP+
  • Form Factor: 1RU Rack Mount

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Exceptional throughput powered by the new FortiSP5 ASIC; High-density 10GE connectivity for a mid-range appliance; Dual redundant power supplies included; Integrated SD-WAN and ZTNA support.
  • ✘ Cons: High cost of mandatory security subscriptions; FortiOS can have a steep learning curve; Support and licensing can be expensive compared to lower-tier brands.
  • Est. Price: $2,900 - $3,960

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