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:High 5 Gbps IDS/IPS throughput; Dual 3.5" HDD bays with RAID 1 support for surveillance; Supports 2,000+ clients and 200+ UniFi devices; No subscription fees for security updates or software; Integrated 128GB SSD for enhanced application performance.
✘ Cons:Internal 8-port switch lacks PoE support; Only two SFP+ ports (one often used for WAN); Lacks native 10G RJ45 ports; Requires Ubiquiti SSO account for initial setup.