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Palo Alto Networks PA-5410
Palo Alto Networks PA-5410
★ 3.2 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 36.7 Gbps (Appmix)
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 22 Gbps (Appmix)
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 21 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 8,000,000
  • New Sessions/sec: 270,000
  • Interfaces: 8x 10G RJ45, 12x 1G/10G SFP+, 4x 1G/10G/25G SFP28, 4x 40G/100G QSFP28
  • Form Factor: 2U Rack-mountable

Curation Review

  • ✔ 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).
  • Est. Price: $75,000 - $96,000

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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