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Cisco Secure Firewall 1120
Cisco Secure Firewall 1120
★ 3.2 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 1.3 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 350 Mbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 550 Mbps
  • Max Sessions: 150,000
  • New Sessions/sec: 45,000
  • Interfaces: 4x Gigabit Ethernet ports (1 Management, 3 Data)
  • Form Factor: 1U Rack-mount Appliance

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Compact 1U form factor ideal for branch offices and data centers; Integrated threat prevention and content security services without separate appliances; Strong IPsec VPN performance suitable for secure branch connectivity; Proven Cisco ASA architecture with extensive industry support; Cost-effective mid-range solution for SMB and enterprise branch deployments
  • ✘ Cons: Limited firewall throughput compared to larger appliances like ASA 5520 or 5540; Threat prevention throughput is moderate and may require tuning for inspection-heavy policies; Relatively older architecture with less advanced machine learning and AI-driven threat detection; Single appliance with no built-in redundancy or clustering for high-availability deployments; May require upgrading for environments exceeding 500+ concurrent VPN sessions
  • Est. Price: $1,500 - $2,500

Compare Against

Aruba (HPE) Aruba 9106 Gateway
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
  • Est. Price: $1,200 - $1,800

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