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Palo Alto Networks ION 1200-W
Palo Alto Networks ION 1200-W
★ 3.2 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 700 Mbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 250 Mbps (Layer 7 App-ID)
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 700 Mbps
  • Max Sessions: 20,000
  • New Sessions/sec: 283
  • Interfaces: 4 x 10/100/1000 RJ-45
  • Form Factor: Fanless Desktop
  • Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Cellular: Integrated 5G / 4G LTE

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: All-in-one branch solution with integrated Wi-Fi 6 and 5G; Industry-leading Layer 7 application visibility and SD-WAN performance; Seamless cloud management via Prisma SD-WAN.
  • ✘ Cons: Significant recurring subscription costs required; Limited port density for larger branch needs; Higher price point than SMB-focused competitors.
  • Est. Price: $1,200 - $2,200

Compare Against

Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine Pro Max
Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine Pro Max
★ 4.7 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 9.5 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 5 Gbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 3.1 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 500,000
  • New Sessions/sec: 25,000
  • Interfaces: (1) 2.5 GbE WAN, (1) 10G SFP+ WAN, (8) 1 GbE RJ45 LAN, (1) 10G SFP+ LAN
  • Form Factor: 1U Rackmount

Curation Review

  • ✔ 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.
  • Est. Price: $599 - $649

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