Sophos XGS 6500 – 120 Gbps High-Capacity Campus Firewall
Sophos XGS 6500 Campus Firewall maximizes network performance with 120 Gbps throughput, 12 built-in SFP+ 10 GE fiber ports, dual high-density expansion bays, and enterprise-grade XStream Protection for large-scale campus and data center deployments.
Description
The Sophos XGS 6500 Campus Firewall is a high-performance, high-capacity security appliance designed for large-scale campus networks, data centers, and enterprise environments. With 120 Gbps firewall throughput, 109,800 Mbps IPsec VPN, 53,500 Mbps threat protection, and 16,000 Mbps XStream SSL/TLS inspection, it provides massive performance while securing high-volume traffic.
Equipped with 12 SFP+ 10 GE fiber ports, 8 GE copper ports, and 2 bypass pairs, the XGS 6500 ensures flexible connectivity for complex network architectures. Its dual high-density expansion bays and 2 Flexi Port slots allow additional 10G/40G connectivity, enabling organizations to scale their infrastructure as needed.
Storage is provided via 2 × 480 GB SATA-III SSDs with built-in hardware RAID, ensuring fast logging, reporting, and high-availability operations. The appliance also supports dual hot-swap, internal auto-ranging power supplies for redundant and reliable operation.
Licensing options provide advanced protection for large-scale deployments:
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1-Year Standard Protection – Base + Web + Network protection.
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3-Year Standard Protection – Base + Web + Network protection.
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1-Year XStream Protection – Includes Advanced Threat Protection (ATP), Sandboxing, and 30-day log retention.
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3-Year XStream Protection – Maximum security with centralized logging and orchestration.
The Sophos XGS 6500 Campus Firewall combines high throughput, massive scalability, and enterprise-grade XStream Protection to deliver secure, reliable, and fast network access for large campuses, branch networks, and data centers. Its modular connectivity, high-capacity architecture, and flexible deployment options make it ideal for organizations with growing network demands.
Performance:
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Firewall: 120,000 Mbps
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IPsec VPN: 109,800 Mbps
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Threat Protection: 53,500 Mbps
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XStream SSL/TLS: 16,000 Mbps
Ports & Connectivity:
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8 × GE Copper
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12 × SFP+ 10 GE Fiber
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2 × Bypass pairs
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Modular Connectivity: 2 × Flexi Port slots + 2 × High-Density Module slots
Hardware & Power:
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Storage: 2 × 480 GB SATA-III SSD (HW RAID)
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Power: 2 × Hot-swap internal auto-ranging PSU
Licensing Options:
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1-Year Standard Protection
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3-Year Standard Protection
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1-Year XStream Protection
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3-Year XStream Protection
Technical Datasheet
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