✔ Pros:High performance 6.5 Gbps firewall throughput in a compact size; Silent fanless design for the 1210CE model; Integrated PoE+ support available on the 1210CP variant
✘ Cons:High annual subscription costs for advanced security features; Significant throughput reduction to 1.0 Gbps during TLS decryption; Lower concurrent session capacity compared to some competitors
Est. Price:
$2,100 - $2,600
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.