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Cisco Secure Firewall 3120
Cisco Secure Firewall 3120
★ 3.2 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 22 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 21 Gbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 10 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 4,000,000
  • New Sessions/sec: 500,000
  • Interfaces: 8 x 1G RJ-45, 8 x 1/10G SFP+, 1 x Network Module Slot
  • Form Factor: 1U Rackmount

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Superior encrypted traffic performance with hardware acceleration (6.7 Gbps TLS); Maintains high throughput even with AVC and IPS services enabled; Highly scalable through clustering (up to 8 units) and Multi-Instance support
  • ✘ Cons: Complex and restrictive Smart Licensing model often criticized for its cost structure; Management interface (FMC) has a steep learning curve and can be slow; High total cost of ownership compared to some competitors in the same performance bracket
  • Est. Price: $35,000 - $75,000

Compare Against

Fortinet FortiGate 120G
Fortinet FortiGate 120G
★ 4.4 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 39 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 2.8 Gbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 35 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 3,000,000
  • New Sessions/sec: 140,000
  • Interfaces: 18x GE RJ45 (incl. MGMT/HA), 8x GE SFP, 4x 10GE SFP+
  • Form Factor: 1RU Rack Mount

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Exceptional throughput powered by the new FortiSP5 ASIC; High-density 10GE connectivity for a mid-range appliance; Dual redundant power supplies included; Integrated SD-WAN and ZTNA support.
  • ✘ Cons: High cost of mandatory security subscriptions; FortiOS can have a steep learning curve; Support and licensing can be expensive compared to lower-tier brands.
  • Est. Price: $2,900 - $3,960

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