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

Technical Specifications

  • Device Type: SD-WAN Branch Gateway
  • Firewall Throughput: 3.5 Gbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 2.8 Gbps
  • Max Concurrent Sessions: 500000
  • Interfaces: 8x Gigabit Ethernet + optional Wireless
  • Form Factor: 1U Rack Mount
  • Wireless Standard: 802.11ac (if W variant)
  • Management: Panorama/Mobile Management

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Integrated SD-WAN with advanced security features; Redundant connectivity and failover capabilities; Cloud-managed or on-premises management options; Strong encryption and threat prevention capabilities
  • ✘ Cons: Higher cost for small branches; Complex management learning curve; May require licensing per additional security features; Overkill for very small remote sites
  • Est. Price: $2,500 - $4,500

Compare Against

Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Max
Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Max
★ 4.9 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 2.5 Gbps (routing, IDS/IPS off)
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 1.5 Gbps (IDS/IPS on)
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: Not published by Ubiquiti; WireGuard/Site-Magic VPN up to 500 Mbps (third-party review, untested method)
  • Max Sessions: Not published
  • New Sessions/sec: Not published
  • Interfaces: 5x 2.5GbE RJ45 (1 WAN + 4 LAN, one LAN port can be remapped to a second WAN)
  • Form Factor: Compact desktop, 142 x 127 x 30 mm, USB-C 5V/5A power (max 16.1 W)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: 2.5GbE WAN and LAN ports on a compact, low-power chassis (max 16.1 W); 512GB built-in NVMe storage on the standard SKU for local UniFi data; Integrated UniFi controller with IDS/IPS and no license or subscription fees; Supports 300+ clients and 30+ UniFi devices; Multi-WAN capable through the remappable LAN port
  • ✘ Cons: Only 1.5 Gbps with IDS/IPS enabled, well below the 2.5 Gbps routing figure; IPsec VPN throughput, session counts and new sessions per second are not published; No PoE output and no built-in Wi-Fi access point; No LAG/LACP support; 500 Mbps VPN throughput is limiting for high-volume site-to-site tunnels
  • Est. Price: $240 - $279

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