Interfaces: 8 x 1G RJ-45, 2 x 1G SFP, 2 x 10G SFP+
Form Factor: 1RU
Curation Review
✔ Pros:High performance with threat services enabled (3 Gbps with IPS); Native 10G SFP+ connectivity for high-speed uplinks; Software flexibility with support for both ASA and FTD images; Deep integration with Cisco Talos threat intelligence
✘ Cons:Management complexity typically requires external FMC for full features; Steep learning curve for FTD software compared to rivals; Complex and unintuitive Smart Licensing requirements; High total cost for High Availability (HA) configurations
Est. Price:
$6,100 - $12,500
Compare Against
Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine Pro Max (UDM-Pro-Max)
✔ Pros:High-performance 5 Gbps IDS/IPS throughput; Dual 3.5" HDD bays with RAID support for NVR; Shadow Mode for High Availability redundancy; Integrated 128 GB SSD for NVR metadata and system; 10G SFP+ and 2.5GbE WAN flexibility.
✘ Cons:Integrated 8-port switch lacks PoE support; No multi-gigabit RJ45 LAN ports; Locked into the UniFi ecosystem; Potential fan noise under high thermal loads.