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Palo Alto Networks PA-3410
Palo Alto Networks PA-3410
★ 3.2 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 14.5 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 5.2 Gbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 6.8 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 1,400,000
  • New Sessions/sec: 145,000
  • Interfaces: 12x 10/100/1000/2.5G/5G/10G RJ-45, 10x 1G/10G SFP/SFP+, 4x 25G SFP28
  • Form Factor: 1RU

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: ML-powered inline security prevents zero-day threats; High port density with support for up to 100G; Dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies; Seamless integration with Panorama management.
  • ✘ Cons: Significant hardware and recurring licensing costs; Complex PAN-OS interface requires specialized expertise; Transceivers and cables are typically sold separately.
  • Est. Price: $25,000 - $31,000

Compare Against

Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine Pro Max
Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine Pro Max
★ 4.7 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 9.5 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 5 Gbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 3.1 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 500,000
  • New Sessions/sec: 25,000
  • Interfaces: (1) 2.5 GbE WAN, (1) 10G SFP+ WAN, (8) 1 GbE RJ45 LAN, (1) 10G SFP+ LAN
  • Form Factor: 1U Rackmount

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Industry-leading 5 Gbps IDS/IPS throughput for its price point; Dual 3.5" NVR bays with RAID support; 2.5 GbE and 10G SFP+ WAN options; Shadow Mode for high availability.
  • ✘ Cons: The 8-port integrated switch lacks PoE support; Most LAN ports are limited to 1 GbE throughput.
  • Est. Price: $599 - $649

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