✔ Pros:ML-powered NGFW capabilities; Exceptional interface density including 100G QSFP28; RAID 1 SSD storage for logs/system; High session concurrency for data center environments.
✘ Cons:Significant upfront hardware cost; Complex and expensive recurring subscription licensing; Large physical footprint (24-inch depth).
✔ 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.