Interfaces: 8 x 10/100/1000Base-T, 8 x 1/10/25G SFP28, 1 x Network Module Expansion Slot
Form Factor: 1U Rack-mountable
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Industry-leading throughput performance with all security services enabled; Seamless integration with Cisco Talos, ISE, and the broader SecureX ecosystem; High-density SFP28 (25G) interfaces and hardware-accelerated TLS 1.3 inspection
✘ Cons:Extremely complex and costly multi-tiered licensing structure; Significant management overhead and steep learning curve for Cisco FMC; High entry price point and total cost of ownership compared to competitors
✔ 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).