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Primary Device

Netgate 6100
Netgate 6100
★ 3.2 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 2.5 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 1.5 Gbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 1.2 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 512,000
  • New Sessions/sec: 50,000
  • Interfaces: 8x GbE Ethernet ports + management port
  • Form Factor: 1U Rackmount

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Compact 1U form factor suitable for datacenter deployments; Robust VPN capabilities with strong throughput performance; Excellent value for mid-tier enterprise security; Runs pfSense or OPNsense for flexibility
  • ✘ Cons: Throughput plateaus below 3 Gbps, insufficient for high-demand core network roles; Limited redundancy options compared to modular enterprise firewalls; May require additional hardware for advanced threat prevention at scale
  • Est. Price: $3,500 - $5,000

Compare Against

Fortinet FortiGate 400G
Fortinet FortiGate 400G
★ 5.0 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 400 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 150 Gbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 80 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 32 million
  • New Sessions/sec: 500000
  • Interfaces: 8x 100GbE or 16x 40GbE + 2x Management
  • Form Factor: 2U Rack-mounted

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: High-density 400 Gbps throughput for large enterprises; Advanced threat protection with AI-driven IPS; Excellent VPN scalability; Redundant power supplies and hot-swappable modules; Strong FortiOS ecosystem integration
  • ✘ Cons: High power consumption (2000W+) requiring dedicated cooling; Significant capital investment with complex deployment; Requires FortiCare licensing for optimal threat protection; Large physical footprint in data centers; Limited to enterprise-grade use cases
  • Est. Price: $8,500 - $12,000

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