Interfaces: 8 x 1/10G SFP+ fixed; 2 x Expansion Slots (up to 400G)
Form Factor: 1RU
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Industry-leading performance with high throughput even during TLS decryption; Encrypted Visibility Engine (EVE) for threat identification without full decryption; Deep integration with Cisco Talos and the broader security ecosystem
✘ Cons:Management complexity through the Firepower Management Center (FMC); High list price and complex, expensive licensing models; Software stability concerns and notably long firmware upgrade times
Est. Price:
$200,000 - $230,000
Compare Against
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.