Interfaces: 8 x 10/100/1000 RJ45 (4 with PoE), 1 x SFP
Form Factor: Desktop (Fanless)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Integrated PoE (4 ports) for powering branch devices; Fanless, silent operation ideal for office environments; Advanced ML-powered threat prevention for zero-day protection; Dual power supply support for redundancy; Runs full enterprise PAN-OS software.
✘ Cons:High Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) including expensive recurring subscriptions; Steeper learning curve compared to entry-level SMB firewalls; Significant performance impact when full SSL/TLS decryption is enabled.
✔ Pros:25 Gbps IDS/IPS line rate performance; Dual 25G SFP28 uplinks for high-speed core connectivity; Integrated NVR with dual 3.5" HDD bays for UniFi Protect; Massive capacity supporting 7,500+ clients and 750+ UniFi devices.
✘ Cons:Premium price point compared to standard UniFi consoles; No PoE support on the 10GbE RJ45 ports; High power consumption and heat dissipation requirements (342 BTU/hr).