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Primary Device

Juniper Networks SRX2300
Juniper Networks SRX2300
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 39 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 6 Gbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 18 Gbps (IMIX)
  • Max Sessions: 5,000,000
  • New Sessions/sec: 200,000
  • Interfaces: 8x 10GbE BASE-T, 8x 10GbE SFP+, 4x 25GbE SFP28, 2x 100GbE QSFP28
  • Form Factor: 1U Rackmount

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: High port density with support for 100GbE interfaces in a 1U form factor; robust and stable Junos OS CLI; advanced AI-driven threat prevention; wire-speed MACsec encryption; integrated Zero Trust and EVPN-VXLAN support.
  • ✘ Cons: Steep learning curve for administrators new to Junos OS; J-Web GUI is less intuitive than competitors; higher initial acquisition cost compared to some mid-market enterprise alternatives.
  • Est. Price: $24,000 - $56,925

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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