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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 3200
Palo Alto Networks ION 3200
★ 4.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Product Type: SD-WAN Branch Office Appliance
  • Throughput (Estimated): 1-2 Gbps
  • Max Interfaces: 6-8 ports
  • Form Factor: Desktop/Rackmount
  • Processor: Multi-core Intel
  • Memory: 8-16 GB RAM
  • Storage: 256 GB SSD
  • Encryption: AES-256, IPsec, TLS
  • Management: Cloud-based (Panorama/Prisma SD-WAN)
  • Power Consumption: 150-200W

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Excellent SD-WAN orchestration and cloud integration; Seamless integration with Palo Alto Networks security stack (firewalls, threat prevention); Reliable branch office routing with redundancy and failover capabilities
  • ✘ Cons: Premium pricing typical of enterprise Palo Alto solutions; Requires Panorama or Prisma SD-WAN management subscriptions (additional cost); Steep learning curve for smaller organizations unfamiliar with Palo Alto ecosystem
  • Est. Price: $8,000 - $12,000

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