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
Cisco Secure Firewall 220
★ 3.4 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Firewall Throughput: 1.6 Gbps (Stateful)
Threat Prevention Throughput: 1.5 Gbps
IPsec VPN Throughput: 1.2 Gbps - 1.8 Gbps
Max Sessions: 100,000
New Sessions/sec: 80,000
Interfaces: 4 x 10/100/1000BASE-T, 1 x 1G SFP, 1 x 1G Management port
Form Factor: Compact Desktop (Fanless)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Fanless design for silent operation; features Encrypted Visibility Engine (EVE) for threat detection in TLS 1.3 without decryption; modern hardware with DDR5 RAM; native SD-WAN integration.
✘ Cons:Low port density with only 5 data ports; no Power over Ethernet (PoE) support; throughput may be a bottleneck for multi-gigabit ISP links; significant recurring subscription costs for advanced security features.