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Primary Device

Fortinet FortiGate 120G
Fortinet FortiGate 120G
★ 4.4 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 39 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 2.8 Gbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 35 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 3,000,000
  • New Sessions/sec: 140,000
  • 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
Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Max
★ 4.0 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 2.5 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 1.5 - 2.3 Gbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 300 Mbps
  • Max Sessions: 150,000 (est.)
  • New Sessions/sec: 15,000 (est.)
  • Interfaces: (5) 2.5 GbE RJ45 Ports
  • Form Factor: Compact Desktop

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Supports full UniFi OS suite including Protect (NVR); All ports are 2.5 GbE; Integrated M.2 NVMe SSD slot for storage; Compact, silent fanless design.
  • ✘ Cons: No integrated Wi-Fi (requires external APs); No PoE output on ports; Fanless design can lead to high operating temperatures; Lacks 10 GbE connectivity for high-speed backbones.
  • Est. Price: $199 - $479

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