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

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 1.5 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 1.5 Gbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 1.5 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 80,000 (Concurrent Flows)
  • New Sessions/sec: 10,000
  • Interfaces: 8x 10/100/1000 RJ-45, 2x 1Gbps SFP/RJ-45 Combo
  • Form Factor: 1U / Desktop / Wall-mount

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Integrated WiFi 6 (802.11ax) access point for all-in-one branch connectivity; generous 90W PoE budget with PoE++ support for external devices; silent, fanless industrial design; application-defined SD-WAN with centralized cloud management.
  • ✘ Cons: Significant recurring cost for Prisma SD-WAN subscription; limited to 1Gbps interfaces with no multi-gigabit options; lower session capacity compared to dedicated mid-range firewalls.
  • Est. Price: $3,500 - $4,800

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