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Sophos XGS 8500 Security Firewall Appliance – Rack 2U
The Sophos XGS 8500 Security Firewall Appliance delivers industry-leading performance, advanced threat protection and enterprise-grade reliability for large-scale and distributed networks. Designed for organisations that demand maximum throughput and security, this next-generation firewall ensures seamless protection for complex, high-traffic environments.
Powered by Sophos Xstream Flow processors, the XGS 8500 provides dedicated hardware acceleration to efficiently handle encrypted traffic, cloud-based applications and modern workloads. Its high-speed architecture, combined with flexible modular connectivity, ensures optimal performance, scalability and business continuity.
With a robust 2U rackmount design, dual power supplies and SSD redundancy, the XGS 8500 is built for mission-critical deployments where uptime and reliability are essential.
Key Features
- Ultra-High Performance Firewall with up to 190 Gbps throughput
- Xstream Flow Processor for hardware-accelerated traffic processing
- Advanced Threat Protection with 92.5 Gbps threat protection throughput
- High-Speed Connectivity with multiple 10Gb, 40Gb and 100Gb interfaces
- Flexible Modularity with expandable Flexi Port modules
- Optimised for Encrypted Traffic with high TLS inspection performance
- Enterprise-Grade Reliability with dual hot-swappable power supplies
- Built-in SSD & RAID Support for enhanced data protection
- Low Latency Performance for real-time network operations
- Scalable Architecture suitable for large enterprises and data centres
Performance
| Firewall Throughput | 190,000 Mbps |
|---|---|
| TLS Inspection | 24,000 Mbps |
| Firewall IMIX | 81,000 Mbps |
| IPS Throughput | 93,000 Mbps |
| IPsec VPN | 141,000 Mbps |
| NGFW | 76,000 Mbps |
| Threat Protection | 92,500 Mbps |
| Latency (64 Byte UDP) | 5.5 µs |
Connectivity
| Ethernet Interfaces | 8 × GE Copper, 12 × 10Gb SFP+, 2 × QSFP28 (10/25/40/50/100Gb) |
|---|---|
| Management Interfaces | 1 × RJ45 MGMT, 1 × COM RJ45, 1 × COM Micro-USB |
| Bypass Port Pairs | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 × USB 3.0 (Front) |
| Max Port Density | Up to 70 Ports (with modules) |
Modularity
- Supports multiple Flexi Port modules including GE, SFP, SFP+ and QSFP+
- High-density modules available for expanded connectivity
- Optional transceivers available for fibre connections
Redundancy & Reliability
| Power Supply | 2 × Hot-Swappable Internal Power Supplies |
|---|---|
| Storage | Dual SSD Included |
| RAID | Hardware RAID (CPU Integrated) |
What’s in the Box
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- Sophos XGS 8500 Firewall Appliance
- Rack Mount Kit
- Power Cables
- Quick Start Guide
Warranty
- 1Manufacturer Warranty
Delivery
- Online orders are delivered to a home or business address only.
- Additional transit days may be required for remote areas.
- Delivery times may be impacted by adverse weather conditions.
- Please note that we are unable to ship to PO boxes and parcel lockers.
- Post code delivery restrictions may apply for certain items.
- Public holidays may affect delivery lead times.
Returns
- For change of mind, returns and exceptions to what can be returned.
- Our returns policy for change of mind does not limit any of your rights under Australian Consumer Law.
- Items purchased online can be returned at any of our Australian warehouses.
- Please securely pack the items you intend to return in a box.
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