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Palo Alto Networks ION 1200-S
Palo Alto Networks ION 1200-S
★ 3.1 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 1 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 690 Mbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 700 Mbps
  • Max Sessions: 40,000
  • New Sessions/sec: 2,000
  • Interfaces: 2x RJ-45/SFP Combo, 2x RJ-45, 6x RJ-45 L2 Switch (PoE++)
  • Form Factor: 1RU Desktop / Rack-mountable

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Integrated 4G LTE/5G NR cellular connectivity; Silent fanless design; 90W total PoE budget with PoE++ (60W) support; Compact and durable build.
  • ✘ Cons: High entry cost compared to standard routers; Requires Prisma SD-WAN subscription for full management features; Throughput is packet-size dependent.
  • Est. Price: $1,900 - $2,500

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