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Palo Alto Networks ION 3200
Palo Alto Networks ION 3200
★ 3.2 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 1.5 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: N/A (SD-WAN optimized)
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 1.5 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 1,000,000
  • New Sessions/sec: Not Specified
  • Interfaces: 8x 10/100/1000 RJ-45, 2x 1Gbps SFP/RJ-45 Combo
  • Form Factor: 1U Desktop/Rackmount

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Fanless design ensures silent operation; High 1.5 Gbps encrypted throughput for branch offices; Deep application visibility and integrated SD-WAN capabilities; Redundant internal power supplies.
  • ✘ Cons: Significant hardware and subscription licensing costs; Lower concurrent session limit compared to dedicated PA-series NGFWs; Best utilized only within the Prisma SD-WAN ecosystem.
  • Est. Price: $3,100 - $4,200

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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