Interfaces: 8 x 10/100/1000 RJ45, 8 x 1/10G SFP+, 1 x Expansion Slot
Form Factor: 1U Rack-mountable
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Maintains high performance with security services and threat inspection enabled; Integrated Snort 3 engine provides significant efficiency and speed improvements; Robust hardware with redundant power supply support and 1U rack-mount form factor; Deep integration with Cisco's broader security ecosystem and Talos threat intelligence
✘ Cons:High total cost of ownership when factoring in hardware, subscriptions, and support; Complex Smart Licensing model can be difficult to manage; FMC management interface is powerful but often described as slow or complex compared to rivals; Requires individual licenses for both units in High Availability (Active/Standby) configurations
✔ Pros:25 Gbps IDS/IPS line rate performance; Dual 25G SFP28 uplinks for high-speed core connectivity; Integrated NVR with dual 3.5" HDD bays for UniFi Protect; Massive capacity supporting 7,500+ clients and 750+ UniFi devices.
✘ Cons:Premium price point compared to standard UniFi consoles; No PoE support on the 10GbE RJ45 ports; High power consumption and heat dissipation requirements (342 BTU/hr).