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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

Fortinet FortiGate 120G
Fortinet FortiGate 120G
★ 4.4 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 39 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 2.8 Gbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 35 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 3,000,000
  • New Sessions/sec: 140,000
  • Interfaces: 18x GE RJ45 (incl. MGMT/HA), 8x GE SFP, 4x 10GE SFP+
  • Form Factor: 1RU Rack Mount

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Exceptional throughput powered by the new FortiSP5 ASIC; High-density 10GE connectivity for a mid-range appliance; Dual redundant power supplies included; Integrated SD-WAN and ZTNA support.
  • ✘ Cons: High cost of mandatory security subscriptions; FortiOS can have a steep learning curve; Support and licensing can be expensive compared to lower-tier brands.
  • Est. Price: $2,900 - $3,960

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