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

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 2 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 750 Mbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 1.5 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 2,000,000
  • New Sessions/sec: 400,000
  • Interfaces: 6x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
  • Form Factor: 1U Rack-mount

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Robust integrated threat prevention with IPS; High VPN throughput (1.5 Gbps) for site-to-site and remote access; Excellent enterprise support and Cisco ecosystem integration; Compact 1U form factor suitable for most data center deployments; Strong encryption standards and compliance certifications (FIPS 140-2); Proven reliability with millions of deployments
  • ✘ Cons: Limited interface count (6 ports) restricts large-scale deployments; High operational expenses with mandatory licensing for advanced features; Relatively modest new sessions/sec (400k) compared to modern competitors; Power consumption higher than comparable competitors; Aging architecture becoming less competitive against next-gen firewalls; Limited east-west visibility for multi-tier environments
  • Est. Price: $3,200 - $5,500

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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