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Palo Alto Networks PA-1410
Palo Alto Networks PA-1410
★ 3.1 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 8.9 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 3.3 Gbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 4.6 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 1,500,000
  • New Sessions/sec: 100,000
  • Interfaces: (8) 1G RJ45, (4) 5G RJ45 PoE+, (6) 1G SFP, (4) 10G SFP+
  • Form Factor: 1U Rack-mountable

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: ML-powered security, integrated PoE+ ports, high 10G SFP+ density, and class-leading App-ID/Threat Prevention performance.
  • ✘ Cons: Significant recurring costs for mandatory subscriptions; complex licensing and interface for non-expert users.
  • Est. Price: $9,500 - $10,100

Compare Against

Fortinet FortiGate 120G
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.
  • Est. Price: $2,900 - $3,960

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