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Cisco Cisco Secure Firewall 3110
Cisco Cisco Secure Firewall 3110
★ 3.2 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 3 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 1.5 Gbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 2 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 8,000,000
  • New Sessions/sec: 650,000
  • Interfaces: 8x 1GbE data/management ports, 2x dedicated 1GbE management ports, serial console, USB
  • Form Factor: 1U rackmount appliance with redundant AC power supplies

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Advanced integrated threat prevention with AI-driven analytics and SSL/TLS inspection capabilities; High-performance IPsec VPN with 2 Gbps throughput supporting AES-256 encryption for enterprise branch and remote access deployments; Massive session scalability with 8M concurrent sessions and 650K new sessions/sec ideal for carrier-class and service provider environments
  • ✘ Cons: 3 Gbps firewall throughput is insufficient for 10 Gbps or higher connections, requiring larger ASA 5585 or ISA models for high-speed deployments; Threat prevention throughput drops to 1.5 Gbps during SSL/TLS inspection, necessitating traffic engineering or multiple appliances; Expensive licensing model with base appliance requiring separate threat defense licenses and $5K-$15K+ annual subscription costs
  • Est. Price: $18,000 - $35,000

Compare Against

Palo Alto Networks ION 3200H-C5G-WW
Palo Alto Networks ION 3200H-C5G-WW
★ 4.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Device Type: 5G Cellular Gateway / SD-WAN Branch
  • Cellular Connectivity: 5G NR (FR1), LTE, 3G fallback
  • Broadband Interfaces: 2u00d7 Gigabit Ethernet (WAN)
  • LAN Interfaces: 4u00d7 Gigabit Ethernet
  • Management Port: 1u00d7 10/100 Ethernet
  • Throughput (5G): Up to 1 Gbps (5G downlink dependent on carrier)
  • Max Concurrent Sessions: 250,000+
  • Form Factor: Desktop/Rack-mountable
  • Dimensions: 430 u00d7 258 u00d7 44 mm
  • Weight: ~2.3 kg
  • Power Consumption: 90-150W
  • PoE Support: No
  • SD-WAN Features: Multi-WAN load balancing, failover, dynamic path selection

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Dual WAN with 5G cellular provides automatic failover; Native SD-WAN simplifies branch connectivity; Compact form factor suitable for small offices; Supports multiple carriers with fallback; Enterprise-class security and DPI capabilities
  • ✘ Cons: Higher initial capital cost compared to traditional broadband-only gateways; 5G coverage varies by region and carrier; Requires separate cellular contract/SIM; Limited to Gigabit Ethernet speeds on wired interfaces; May require professional installation and configuration
  • Est. Price: $4,500 - $6,500

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