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.
✔ Pros:25G SFP28 high-speed connectivity; Subscription-free enterprise security features including SSL/TLS decryption (NeXT AI Inspection); Dual hot-swappable 150W power supplies; Supports 500+ UniFi devices and 5,000+ clients.
✘ Cons:High upfront hardware cost; Only supports UniFi Network application (no Protect, Access, or Talk); Site-to-Site IPsec performance is relatively low compared to WireGuard throughput.