[j-nsp] Juniper SSG 140/520

[Leigh Porter]

I have some 140s here and they work well. The older boxes (NS50) have 
been in production for about two years now and have never had any issues 
whatsoever.

--
Leigh


Peter E. Fry wrote:
>> Looking for comments from anyone using the Juniper SSG
>> line of security  appliances, specifically model 140 or
>> 520.  We are considering trying one out as  a replacement
>> for an aging Cisco PIX 520.  Most interested in the
>> robustness,  IPS functionality, etc.  Also note that the
>> new 520M can run JUNOS, any  advantages there?
>>     
>
>   When I was working with the Netscreen 5200 at work (back
> in 2003-2004), I picked up a 5XT for a bit of
> extracurricular work.  If you're serious about trying before
> you buy (and are dying to spend some cash), consider picking
> up an SSG 5 for home use.
>   The SSG 520 would probably be closer to the PIX in form
> (similar width; lower, longer, and probably louder), but
> with a... tad more performance headroom.  The old PIX specs
> tended to be a bit... optimistic; I don't know about the new
> ASA.  In my experience you can take the Juniper performance
> specs at face value.
>   The JUNOS angle is interesting -- the long-rumored union
> of JUNOS and ScreenOS would yield a router with superior
> security features and a firewall with superior routing
> features.
>
> Peter E. Fry
>
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