Interfaces: 8x Gigabit Ethernet (dual hot-swappable power supplies)
Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable
Curation Review
✔ Pros:High-performance threat defense appliance suitable for mid-market deployments; Integrated advanced threat capabilities (URL filtering, malware protection, DLP, AMP); Compact form factor with support for multiple security modules and flexible licensing options
✘ Cons:High operational costs with mandatory subscription-based threat prevention licensing; Steep configuration and management learning curve; Limited horizontal scalability compared to larger Secure Firewall models like 4100/4200; Requires continuous threat intelligence updates which increase total cost of ownership
Est. Price:
$8,500 - $13,500
Compare Against
Aruba (HPE) Aruba 9106 Gateway
★ 4.3 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4 MU-MIMO
Aggregate Throughput: 2.4 Gbps
Radios: Dual-band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
2.4 GHz Throughput: 574 Mbps (802.11ax)
5 GHz Throughput: 1.2 Gbps (802.11ax)
Uplink Port Speed: Multi-Gigabit (10GBase-T capable with optional modules)
Max Clients: 250+
PoE Requirement: 95W (High Power PoE)
Form Factor: Compact wall-mount or ceiling-mount
Security: WPA3, 802.1X, Built-in WIPS
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Exceptional Wi-Fi 6 performance with high client density support; Integrated wireless controller reduces infrastructure complexity; Strong enterprise security features with WPA3 and threat detection; Flexible deployment (wall/ceiling mount); Excellent range and coverage
✘ Cons:High power consumption requires robust PoE infrastructure; Limited to wireless access point role, not a standalone gateway/firewall; Expensive upfront licensing for management and analytics; Proprietary controller integration required; May be overkill for small deployments