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Cisco Secure Firewall 1210
Cisco Secure Firewall 1210
★ 3.5 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 6.5 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 6.0 Gbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 5.0 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 200,000
  • New Sessions/sec: 175,000
  • Interfaces: 8 x 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet
  • Form Factor: Compact Desktop

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Exceptional 6.5 Gbps throughput in a compact desktop form factor; PoE+ support on the 1210CP model allows powering branch devices; Modern hardware architecture with 16GB DDR5 RAM and NVMe SSD; Seamless integration with Cisco Talos threat intelligence and SecureX ecosystem
  • ✘ Cons: Complex Smart Licensing system can be difficult for small organizations to manage; Steep learning curve for the Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) software; Internal NVMe SSD is not field-replaceable; Native on-box reporting is limited without external management tools (FMC/CDO)
  • Est. Price: $2,189 - $4,505

Compare Against

Fortinet FortiGate 120G
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.
  • Est. Price: $2,900 - $3,960

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