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Primary Device

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

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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