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Juniper Networks SRX440
Juniper Networks SRX440
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 4 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 1.5 Gbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 2 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 800,000
  • New Sessions/sec: 15,000
  • Interfaces: 16x Gigabit Ethernet (SRX440) + 2x Management ports
  • Form Factor: 1U Rackmount

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Balanced mid-market performance with solid firewall and VPN throughput; Juniper's proven Junos OS with excellent routing/security integration; Good value for organizations needing mid-range threat prevention and IPsec VPN capabilities; Efficient power consumption relative to throughput rating
  • ✘ Cons: Threat Prevention throughput (1.5 Gbps) is lower than competing solutions at this price point; Limited scalability compared to higher-end models; Requires licensing for advanced features (IPS, application security, threat prevention); Higher operational complexity compared to simpler SMB firewalls
  • Est. Price: $2,500 - $4,500

Compare Against

Fortinet FortiGate 400G
Fortinet FortiGate 400G
★ 5.0 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 400 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 150 Gbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 80 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 32 million
  • New Sessions/sec: 500000
  • Interfaces: 8x 100GbE or 16x 40GbE + 2x Management
  • Form Factor: 2U Rack-mounted

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: High-density 400 Gbps throughput for large enterprises; Advanced threat protection with AI-driven IPS; Excellent VPN scalability; Redundant power supplies and hot-swappable modules; Strong FortiOS ecosystem integration
  • ✘ Cons: High power consumption (2000W+) requiring dedicated cooling; Significant capital investment with complex deployment; Requires FortiCare licensing for optimal threat protection; Large physical footprint in data centers; Limited to enterprise-grade use cases
  • Est. Price: $8,500 - $12,000

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