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Cisco Secure Firewall 1220 (1220CX)
Cisco Secure Firewall 1220 (1220CX)
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 2.5 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 1.25 Gbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 1.0 Gbps
  • Max Concurrent Sessions: 400,000
  • New Sessions/sec: 20,000
  • Interfaces: 8 u00d7 1GbE (4 ports + 4 management)
  • Form Factor: 1U Rack-mountable

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Excellent mid-range performance tier for SMB and enterprise deployments; Integrated Threat Prevention with IPS/AMP/sandboxing capabilities; Strong value-for-money ratio with flexible licensing models; Supports high-availability and failover clustering; FIPS 140-2 and CNSA-compliant encryption; Backward compatible with Cisco Secure Client VPN; Low power consumption relative to performance (240W typical)
  • ✘ Cons: Advanced features require premium licensing (threat defense, AnyConnect); Maximum throughput is limited compared to higher-end models (ASA 5525 and above); Smaller RAM and storage than enterprise variants (4GB RAM, 250GB SSD typical); Slower session processing than newer ASA5900-X series; Management interface has limited scalability for large deployments; End-of-Sale status since 2022 (support available but new features minimal)
  • Est. Price: $2,800 - $4,200

Compare Against

Palo Alto Networks ION 3200H-C5G-WW
Palo Alto Networks ION 3200H-C5G-WW
★ 4.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Device Type: 5G Cellular Gateway / SD-WAN Branch
  • Cellular Connectivity: 5G NR (FR1), LTE, 3G fallback
  • Broadband Interfaces: 2u00d7 Gigabit Ethernet (WAN)
  • LAN Interfaces: 4u00d7 Gigabit Ethernet
  • Management Port: 1u00d7 10/100 Ethernet
  • Throughput (5G): Up to 1 Gbps (5G downlink dependent on carrier)
  • Max Concurrent Sessions: 250,000+
  • Form Factor: Desktop/Rack-mountable
  • Dimensions: 430 u00d7 258 u00d7 44 mm
  • Weight: ~2.3 kg
  • Power Consumption: 90-150W
  • PoE Support: No
  • SD-WAN Features: Multi-WAN load balancing, failover, dynamic path selection

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Dual WAN with 5G cellular provides automatic failover; Native SD-WAN simplifies branch connectivity; Compact form factor suitable for small offices; Supports multiple carriers with fallback; Enterprise-class security and DPI capabilities
  • ✘ Cons: Higher initial capital cost compared to traditional broadband-only gateways; 5G coverage varies by region and carrier; Requires separate cellular contract/SIM; Limited to Gigabit Ethernet speeds on wired interfaces; May require professional installation and configuration
  • Est. Price: $4,500 - $6,500

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