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:High 5 Gbps IDS/IPS throughput; Dual 3.5" HDD bays with RAID 1 support for surveillance; Supports 2,000+ clients and 200+ UniFi devices; No subscription fees for security updates or software; Integrated 128GB SSD for enhanced application performance.
✘ Cons:Internal 8-port switch lacks PoE support; Only two SFP+ ports (one often used for WAN); Lacks native 10G RJ45 ports; Requires Ubiquiti SSO account for initial setup.