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Sophos XGS 6500
The Sophos XGS 6500 is a rackmount firewall that runs Sophos Firewall OS. Sophos publishes a firewall throughput of 120 Gbps and a threat protection throughput of 53.5 Gbps for it. It has 8 x GE copper, 12 x SFP+ 10 GE, 2 bypass port pairs.
XGS 6500 specifications
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Firewall throughput | 120 Gbps |
| Firewall throughput (IMIX) | 60 Gbps |
| IPS throughput | 50.75 Gbps |
| NGFW throughput | 46.5 Gbps |
| Threat protection throughput | 53.5 Gbps |
| IPsec VPN throughput | 109.8 Gbps |
| TLS inspection throughput | 16 Gbps |
| Hardware | |
| Form factor | 2U rackmount, sliding rails included |
| Ports | 8 x GE copper, 12 x SFP+ 10 GE, 2 bypass port pairs, 1 x RJ45 management, 1 x COM RJ45, 1 x COM Micro-USB |
| Expansion | 2 + 2 Flexi Port slots (up to 68 ports in total). Modules: 8-port GE copper, 8-port 10 GE SFP+, 2-port 40 GE QSFP+ |
| Storage | Dual SSD |
| Power supply | 2 x hot-swap internal power supplies |
Figures are the manufacturer's published specifications. Check the official product page or ask the seller for the latest details.
Who the XGS 6500 suits
As a rackmount unit it suits a head office, campus or data centre with a server rack. With protection switched on, plan for an internet line of no more than about two-thirds of the threat protection throughput figure. For the XGS 6500 that means a line of up to about 35 Gbps.
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Questions about the XGS 6500
What internet speed can the XGS 6500 handle?
Sophos publishes a threat protection throughput of 53.5 Gbps for the XGS 6500. Leaving headroom for busy hours, that suits an internet line of up to about 35 Gbps with protection switched on. With inspection off, its firewall throughput is 120 Gbps.
What ports does the XGS 6500 have?
8 x GE copper, 12 x SFP+ 10 GE, 2 bypass port pairs, 1 x RJ45 management, 1 x COM RJ45, 1 x COM Micro-USB. Expansion: 2 + 2 Flexi Port slots (up to 68 ports in total). Modules: 8-port GE copper, 8-port 10 GE SFP+, 2-port 40 GE QSFP+.
Does the XGS 6500 need a licence?
The hardware works as a basic firewall on its own. Protection features such as intrusion prevention, web filtering and anti-malware need an active Sophos subscription, and so do firmware updates and support. We quote the firewall with the licence term you choose.
Where can I buy the XGS 6500 in India?
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