Interfaces: 7 x 10/100/1000 RJ-45, 1 x 10/100/1000 MGMT, 1 x RJ-45 Console
Form Factor: Desktop (Fanless)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Fanless design allows for silent operation in small office or retail environments; Runs the same full-featured PAN-OS as high-end Palo Alto appliances; Excellent security effectiveness with AI-powered threat prevention; Low power consumption (17W average)
✘ Cons:Lacks SFP/SFP+ ports for fiber connectivity; Limited session capacity (64k) compared to higher-end PA-400 series models; High total cost of ownership due to mandatory annual support and security subscriptions; Only 7 data ports available which may be limiting for some branch configurations
Est. Price:
$825 - $1,500
Compare Against
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.