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
✔ 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).