✔ 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.
✔ 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.