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

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 1.5 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 1.5 Gbps (SD-WAN Security)
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 1 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 80,000
  • New Sessions/sec: 3,100
  • Interfaces: 6x 10/100/1000 RJ45, 2x RJ45/SFP Combo, 4x L2 Switch Ports
  • Form Factor: Compact Hardened (Fanless)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Temperature-hardened (-40°C to 70°C) and fanless design; supports PoE++ (up to 60W per port); deep Layer 7 application visibility; optional integrated 5G; fail-to-wire bypass ports.
  • ✘ Cons: Requires mandatory Prisma SD-WAN subscription for management; high hardware and licensing costs; specifically optimized for SD-WAN branches rather than general-purpose NGFW use.
  • Est. Price: $3,100 - $4,500

Compare Against

Fortinet FortiGate 120G
Fortinet FortiGate 120G
★ 4.4 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 39 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 2.8 Gbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 35 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 3,000,000
  • New Sessions/sec: 140,000
  • Interfaces: 18x GE RJ45 (incl. MGMT/HA), 8x GE SFP, 4x 10GE SFP+
  • Form Factor: 1RU Rack Mount

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Exceptional throughput powered by the new FortiSP5 ASIC; High-density 10GE connectivity for a mid-range appliance; Dual redundant power supplies included; Integrated SD-WAN and ZTNA support.
  • ✘ Cons: High cost of mandatory security subscriptions; FortiOS can have a steep learning curve; Support and licensing can be expensive compared to lower-tier brands.
  • Est. Price: $2,900 - $3,960

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