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
Compare Against
Ubiquiti Dream Machine Pro Max (UDM-Pro-Max)
★ 4.2 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Firewall Throughput: 5 Gbps (with IDS/IPS)
Threat Prevention Throughput: 5 Gbps
IPsec VPN Throughput: 800 Mbps+
Max Sessions: No official limit (2,000+ concurrent clients)
✔ Pros:Industry-leading 5 Gbps IDS/IPS throughput for the price; Dual 3.5" HDD bays with RAID 1 support for NVR redundancy; No subscription fees; Supports 'Shadow Mode' High Availability for automatic failover.
✘ Cons:Internal 8-port switch lacks PoE (unlike UDM-SE); The internal switch is limited to a 1 Gbps backplane, necessitating an external SFP+ switch for high-speed local networking.