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 Cloud Gateway Max (UCG-Max)
★ 4.2 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Firewall Throughput: 2.5 Gbps
Threat Prevention Throughput: 1.5 - 2.3 Gbps
IPsec VPN Throughput: 1 Gbps
Max Sessions: 1,500,000
New Sessions/sec: 10,000 (Estimated)
Interfaces: (1) 2.5 GbE WAN, (4) 2.5 GbE LAN
Form Factor: Compact Desktop
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Full 2.5 GbE networking on all ports; Supports full UniFi suite (Network, Protect, Access, Talk, Connect); Internal NVMe SSD slot for NVR storage; Compact and energy-efficient design; Integrated status display.
✘ Cons:No built-in PoE (requires external PoE switch for cameras/APs); No integrated Wi-Fi; IDS/IPS performance is limited to 1.5 Gbps, which may bottleneck 2.5 Gbps WAN connections; External power adapter.