Interfaces: 8 x 10/100/1000 RJ-45 (Ports 7-8 PoE+), 1 x Mgmt, 1 x Console
Form Factor: Desktop (Fanless)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Silent fanless design ideal for small offices; Integrated PoE+ ports to power downstream devices; Supports both ASA and FTD software for deployment flexibility; Backed by Cisco Talos threat intelligence
✘ Cons:Lengthy policy deployment and commit times (FTD); Management complexity with multiple interface options (FDM/FMC/CDO); Expensive recurring security subscriptions; Performance drops significantly under heavy SSL/TLS inspection
✔ Pros:Industry-leading 5 Gbps IDS/IPS throughput for its price point; Dual 3.5" NVR bays with RAID support; 2.5 GbE and 10G SFP+ WAN options; Shadow Mode for high availability.
✘ Cons:The 8-port integrated switch lacks PoE support; Most LAN ports are limited to 1 GbE throughput.