Sophos - Security Suite
Sophos offers a comprehensive range of firewall appliances and switches designed to meet diverse networking and security needs.
Sophos XGS Series Firewall Appliances
The XGS Series provides robust performance and connectivity options across various deployment scenarios:
SMB and Branch Office β Desktop Models (2nd Gen):
Models: XGS 88/88w, XGS 108/108w, XGS 118/118w, XGS 128/128w, XGS 138
Description: These desktop appliances deliver best-in-class performance with improved energy efficiency and a variety of high-speed connectivity options at competitive prices.
Use Cases: Ideal for small to medium-sized businesses and branch offices requiring reliable security and connectivity without the complexity of larger systems.
SMB and Branch Office β Desktop Models (1st Gen):
Models: XGS 87/87w, XGS 107/107w, XGS 116/116w, XGS 126/128w, XGS 136/136w
Description: The original XGS desktop models combine advanced hardware technology with excellent value and diverse connectivity options.
Use Cases: Suitable for small businesses and branch offices seeking cost-effective security solutions with essential connectivity features.
Distributed Edge β 1U Rackmount Models:
Models: XGS 2100, 2300, 3100, 3300, 4300, 4500
Description: These 1U rackmount appliances offer performance and versatile connectivity to meet the security infrastructure needs of larger SMBs and midsize distributed organizations.
Use Cases: Designed for organizations with distributed networks requiring centralized security management and high-performance throughput.
Enterprise and Campus Edge β 2U Rackmount Models:
Models: XGS 5500, 6500, 7500, 8500
Description: These 2U rackmount appliances provide uncompromised performance, connectivity, and redundancy to power the most demanding distributed enterprise and campus networks.
Use Cases: Ideal for large enterprises and campus environments needing high-capacity security solutions with advanced redundancy and scalability.
Remote Edge β SD-RED Devices:
Models: SD-RED 20, SD-RED 60
Description: Plug-and-play remote Ethernet devices that provide secure edge connectivity for remote sites and branch offices.
Use Cases: Perfect for extending secure networks to remote locations without the need for technical expertise on-site.
Sophos Switches
Sophos offers two series of switches to complement their firewall appliances:
100 Series:
Models: CS101-8, CS101-8FP, CS101-24, CS101-24FP, CS101-48, CS101-48FP
Description: These switches feature 1 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) ports with options for Power over Ethernet (PoE) and fiber connectivity via SFP or SFP+ slots.
Use Cases: Suitable for small to medium-sized networks requiring reliable connectivity with PoE capabilities for devices like IP phones and wireless access points.
200 Series:
Models: CS201-8FP, CS201-24FP, CS201-48FP
Description: Equipped with 2.5 GE and 1 GE ports, these switches offer higher performance and are fully PoE-capable, supporting advanced networking needs.
Use Cases: Designed for larger networks demanding higher bandwidth and PoE support for a multitude of connected devices.
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