PACKETPERF

Primary Device

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

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

Popular Comparisons

Cisco Secure Firewall 3105 vs Fortinet FortiGate 400G Cisco Secure Firewall 3105 vs Aruba (HPE) Aruba 9106 Gateway Cisco Secure Firewall 3105 vs Palo Alto Networks ION 3200 Cisco Secure Firewall 3105 vs Palo Alto Networks ION 3200H-C5G-WW Cisco Secure Firewall 3105 vs Ubiquiti Dream Machine Special Edition (UDM-SE)