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Cisco Secure Firewall 3110
Cisco Secure Firewall 3110
★ 3.2 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 3.75 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 1.25 Gbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 1.5 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 100,000
  • New Sessions/sec: 3,500
  • Interfaces: 8 u00d7 1GbE + 2 u00d7 SFP (10GbE capable)
  • Form Factor: 1RU Rack-Mountable

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Strong integrated threat prevention with Snort IDS/IPS and advanced security features (Application Control, URL Filtering, File Reputation); Excellent performance-to-cost ratio for mid-market deployments; Dual gigabit uplinks with optional 10GbE SFP support for future scalability; Advanced management integration with Cisco Defense Orchestrator (CDO) for centralized visibility; Reliable platform with extensive enterprise support and licensing options; Native high availability and redundancy capabilities for mission-critical deployments
  • ✘ Cons: Complex licensing model with separate subscriptions required for Threat Prevention, AMP, and advanced features increasing total cost of ownership; Significant gap between Firewall Throughput (3.75 Gbps) and Threat Prevention Throughput (1.25 Gbps) limits inspection capability under load; Management interface historically cumbersome (though improving with CDO migration); IPsec VPN throughput of 1.5 Gbps inadequate for high-volume encrypted traffic deployments; Moderate-to-high power consumption (up to 550W) impacts branch office operating costs; Smaller interface count and slower throughput compared to higher-end Secure Firewall models (4120/4140) limits long-term scalability
  • Est. Price: $15,000 - $25,000

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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