✔ Pros:Compact 1U form factor ideal for branch offices and SMB deployments; Solid threat prevention capabilities with advanced security features; Good price-to-performance ratio for mid-range deployment; Reliable enterprise-grade platform with extensive management tools; Supports High Availability clustering for redundancy
✘ Cons:Lower throughput compared to PA-430 and higher models limiting core performance; Limited to 4 gigabit interfaces insufficient for large enterprise deployments; Session limit of 200k could be constraining for high-traffic environments; No integrated SSD storage like newer models; Power efficiency lower than more recent appliance generations
Est. Price:
$8,000 - $12,000
Compare Against
Aruba (HPE) Aruba 9106 Gateway
★ 4.3 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4 MU-MIMO
Aggregate Throughput: 2.4 Gbps
Radios: Dual-band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
2.4 GHz Throughput: 574 Mbps (802.11ax)
5 GHz Throughput: 1.2 Gbps (802.11ax)
Uplink Port Speed: Multi-Gigabit (10GBase-T capable with optional modules)
Max Clients: 250+
PoE Requirement: 95W (High Power PoE)
Form Factor: Compact wall-mount or ceiling-mount
Security: WPA3, 802.1X, Built-in WIPS
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Exceptional Wi-Fi 6 performance with high client density support; Integrated wireless controller reduces infrastructure complexity; Strong enterprise security features with WPA3 and threat detection; Flexible deployment (wall/ceiling mount); Excellent range and coverage
✘ Cons:High power consumption requires robust PoE infrastructure; Limited to wireless access point role, not a standalone gateway/firewall; Expensive upfront licensing for management and analytics; Proprietary controller integration required; May be overkill for small deployments