Interfaces: 18x GE RJ45 (incl. MGMT/HA), 8x GE SFP, 4x 10GE SFP+
Form Factor: 1RU Rack Mount
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✔ 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.
IPsec VPN Throughput: 5.5 Gbps (up to 7 Gbps with VPN offload)
Max Sessions: 1.5 Million
New Sessions/sec: 90,000
Interfaces: 8 x 10/100/1000 Base-T, 8 x 1/10G SFP+
Form Factor: 1 RU
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✔ Pros:High-performance hardware acceleration for VPN offload; Encrypted Visibility Engine (EVE) provides threat detection in TLS 1.3 without full decryption; Supports both ASA and FTD software; Seamless integration with Cisco Talos and Secure Endpoint; Scalable through clustering.
✘ Cons:High total cost of ownership including hardware and recurring subscriptions; Steep learning curve for management interfaces like FMC; Complex Smart Licensing model; Limited on-box reporting requires additional tools for full visibility.