Sophos Firewalls

Sophos provides an extensive comparison of its XGS firewall models based on key parameters like performance, connectivity, scalability, and use cases. Here’s a summarized comparison across different XGS series models:

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Comparison of Sophos XGS Firewall Models

Category	Model Series	Performance	Key Features	Use Cases
Desktop Firewalls	XGS 87/87w, XGS 107/107w	Entry-level models, suited for small offices; <1 Gbps throughput	4 GbE ports, optional Wi-Fi, USB ports, compact form factor	Ideal for small businesses and home offices requiring basic firewall and security features.
	XGS 116/116w, XGS 126/126w, XGS 136/136w	Higher throughput (1-2 Gbps) and enhanced connectivity	8 GbE ports, optional Wi-Fi, additional scalability for branch offices.	Branch offices and SMBs needing more advanced connectivity and throughput.
1U Rackmount Firewalls	XGS 2100, 2300, 3100, 3300	Mid-range performance, up to 20 Gbps firewall throughput	8-12 GbE ports, SFP/SFP+ connectivity, modular bay options.	Suitable for mid-sized organizations or distributed enterprises with moderate traffic and remote-site integration needs.
	XGS 4300, 4500	High-performance models with 40+ Gbps throughput	Up to 12 GbE ports, 4 SFP+ slots, 1U rackmount form factor, modular options for customization.	Distributed networks requiring high throughput, advanced application filtering, and scalability.
2U Rackmount Firewalls	XGS 5500, 6500, 7500, 8500	Enterprise-grade performance, supporting 100+ Gbps throughput	Up to 16 GbE ports, additional scalability via optional network modules, 2U rackmount form factor.	Ideal for large enterprises, campus environments, and data centers demanding high throughput and scalability.
Remote Edge Devices	SD-RED 20, SD-RED 60	Remote access security, supporting gigabit connectivity	Simplified deployment, plug-and-play functionality, secure VPN connections.	Extending secure network access to remote and branch locations without IT expertise.

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Key Performance Metrics

Metric	Desktop Models	1U Rackmount Models	2U Rackmount Models	SD-RED Devices
Firewall Throughput	<2 Gbps	20–40 Gbps	100+ Gbps	1 Gbps
IPS Throughput	~1 Gbps	10–20 Gbps	50+ Gbps	-
SSL VPN Throughput	~250 Mbps	~2–3 Gbps	~10+ Gbps	-
Concurrent Connections	~1 Million	~3–8 Million	10+ Million	~10,000

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Scalability and Modular Options

Model Series	Expansion Options
Desktop Models	Fixed configurations with optional Wi-Fi modules and basic GbE ports.
1U Rackmount Models	Expandable network interfaces via optional modules (e.g., SFP+, GbE, or PoE ports).
2U Rackmount Models	Maximum scalability with high port density and multiple redundant options.
SD-RED Devices	No scalability options; designed for simplicity and remote site integration.

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Sophos Central Integration

All XGS firewalls are managed via Sophos Central, offering unified threat management (UTM), deep packet inspection (DPI), synchronized security with Sophos Endpoint solutions, and easy deployment through the cloud.

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