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Cisco Secure Firewall 3105
Cisco Secure Firewall 3105
★ 3.2 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 1.6 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 750 Mbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 750 Mbps
  • Max Sessions: 500000
  • New Sessions/sec: 4000
  • Interfaces: 4x Gigabit Ethernet
  • Form Factor: Desktop / Compact 1RU

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Compact and lightweight design ideal for branch offices and small deployments; Advanced threat prevention with integrated IPS, malware defense, and application visibility; IPsec VPN support with encrypted remote access capabilities; Low power consumption (~140W) suitable for extended deployments; Centralized management via Secure Firewall Management Center with cloud-based options
  • ✘ Cons: Throughput significantly lower than mid-range models (5220/5228) limiting growth capacity; Only 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports restricts network expansion and redundancy options; Asymmetric VPN performance (750 Mbps) versus firewall throughput creates bottlenecks for encrypted traffic; Threat Prevention features require separate licensing (AMP, Snort, etc.) increasing total cost of ownership; Limited concurrent sessions (500K) may constrain high-volume environments
  • Est. Price: $3,500 - $5,800

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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