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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

Aruba (HPE) Aruba 9106 Gateway
Aruba (HPE) Aruba 9106 Gateway
★ 4.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4 MU-MIMO
  • Aggregate Throughput: 2.4 Gbps
  • Radios: Dual-band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
  • 2.4 GHz Throughput: 574 Mbps (802.11ax)
  • 5 GHz Throughput: 1.2 Gbps (802.11ax)
  • Uplink Port Speed: Multi-Gigabit (10GBase-T capable with optional modules)
  • Max Clients: 250+
  • PoE Requirement: 95W (High Power PoE)
  • Form Factor: Compact wall-mount or ceiling-mount
  • Security: WPA3, 802.1X, Built-in WIPS

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Exceptional Wi-Fi 6 performance with high client density support; Integrated wireless controller reduces infrastructure complexity; Strong enterprise security features with WPA3 and threat detection; Flexible deployment (wall/ceiling mount); Excellent range and coverage
  • ✘ Cons: High power consumption requires robust PoE infrastructure; Limited to wireless access point role, not a standalone gateway/firewall; Expensive upfront licensing for management and analytics; Proprietary controller integration required; May be overkill for small deployments
  • Est. Price: $1,200 - $1,800

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