✔ Pros:25 Gbps IDS/IPS line rate performance; Dual 25G SFP28 uplinks for high-speed core connectivity; Integrated NVR with dual 3.5" HDD bays for UniFi Protect; Massive capacity supporting 7,500+ clients and 750+ UniFi devices.
✘ Cons:Premium price point compared to standard UniFi consoles; No PoE support on the 10GbE RJ45 ports; High power consumption and heat dissipation requirements (342 BTU/hr).
✔ Pros:Industry-leading throughput (595 Gbps) in a compact 2 RU form factor; exceptionally energy efficient at 1.6 Watts per Gbps; features natively AI-powered FortiOS 8.0 and latest NP7/CP10 ASIC technology; high density of 400G and 100G ports for hyperscale environments.
✘ Cons:Prohibitively high cost for medium-sized enterprises; licensing and support bundles significantly increase total cost of ownership; requires specialized expertise for advanced configuration and deployment; physical cooling and power requirements are substantial despite efficiency.