Interfaces: 2x Network Module (NetMod) slots (up to 400G)
Form Factor: 1RU
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Extreme 95 Gbps performance in a compact 1RU chassis; Dedicated cryptographic hardware acceleration for SSL/TLS decryption; Advanced AI/ML-driven threat detection without decryption
✘ Cons:Highly complex Smart Licensing and multi-tier subscription model; Very high Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) including recurring costs; Steep learning curve for the Firepower Management Center (FMC)
✔ 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.