[AusNOG] Some rough numbers

[Shane Chrisp]

On 10/04/14 09:13, Jacob Kino wrote:

+1 for Fortinet kit.

> We had the same requirements and opted for the FortiGate 1000C platform
> in an HA pair.
>
> http://www.fortinet.com/sites/default/files/productdatasheets/FortiGate-1000C.pdf
>
> 2 x 10G, plenty of 1G, 20Gbps firewall.
>
> For us one of the major advantages because we provide hosted firewall
> was the ability to use Virtual Domains or VDOMs which provide
> virtualized instances (up to 250, 10 by default).
>
> We licensed all functionality including IPS, AV, application control
> etc. however you can license them in a more a la carte way if required.
> I think if you only want basic firewall there are cheaper options.
>
> Support can be 8x5 or 24x7 with various options for advanced hardware
> replacement. We opted to purchase a 3^rd box as a cold spare.
>
> Pricing in my experience is largely dependent on what kind of discount
> the vendor wants to give. End of Quarter or Financial year is your friend.
>
> Full Disclosure: We are Fortinet Partners.
>
> If you want more info on the pricing side ping me off list.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jacob
>
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> *From:*AusNOG [mailto:ausnog-bounces at lists.ausnog.net] *On Behalf Of
> *Alex Samad - Yieldbroker
> *Sent:* Thursday, 10 April 2014 10:33 AM
> *To:* Skeeve Stevens
> *Cc:* ausnog at lists.ausnog.net
> *Subject:* Re: [AusNOG] Some rough numbers
>
> Very true, I know I am going arse backwards for this.
>
> So my requirements
>
> 2 x 10G port
>
> ??? some 1G ports
>
> Able to route 10Gb/s
>
> Handle OSPF,BGP
>
> Some sort of cluster setup so HSRP or VRRP (later preferred)
>
> I am guessing the price differenture is here
>
> So  Maint and support … Enterprise or non Enterprise
>
> I guess to make it easy, Cisco, Juniper …
>
> Oh somebody suggested, the linux OS distro that sits on Dell (or other
> router/switches), sorry can’t remember the name
>
> Thanks
>
> A
>
> *From:*Skeeve Stevens [mailto:skeeve+ausnog at eintellegonetworks.com]
> *Sent:* Thursday, 10 April 2014 10:06 AM
> *To:* Alex Samad - Yieldbroker
> *Cc:* ausnog at lists.ausnog.net <mailto:ausnog at lists.ausnog.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [AusNOG] Some rough numbers
>
> Do you have a preferred Vendor?  There are hundreds of options out
> there, and I am pretty sure you are going to be having a dozen offline
> emails from people trying to sell you something.
>
> First think about what you want to do, the scenario its going to be
> used, the features you need, the supportability, etc etc.  Then re-post.
>
>
>
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> On Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 10:03 AM, Alex Samad - Yieldbroker
> <Alex.Samad at yieldbroker.com <mailto:Alex.Samad at yieldbroker.com>> wrote:
>
> Hi
>
> So I am looking to put together some rough budgetary numbers, nothing
> exact more of a feel for the market.
>
> Looking for a 2 node cluster Firewall with 10G ports say min 2. L3 FW
>
> What sort of price range would I be looking for
>
>
> I know its broad, just want to get a feel for the range of price..
>
> Alex
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