Sophos Firewall

The Sophos XGS 88 is a fanless, whisper-quiet, 2nd-generation desktop firewall designed for small offices, retail, and branch locations, offering up to 9.9 Gbps firewall throughput. It features 4 x 2.5 GE copper ports, 4GB RAM, and supports optional 5G modules. The unit runs on the Xstream architecture for accelerated traffic and deep packet inspection, with management via Sophos Central. 

Key Features and Specifications

• Hardware: Fanless, quiet operation suitable for quiet environments.

• Software & Security: Runs on Sophos Firewall OS (SFOS), supporting Xstream deep packet inspection, SD-WAN, and synchronized security.

• Licensing: Available with various license bundles (e.g., Xstream Protection).

• Limitations: Does not support advanced features like on-box reporting, dual AV scanning, or email Message Transfer Agent (MTA) functionality. 

• Performance: 9.9 Gbps firewall throughput, 600 Mbps TLS inspection, 2 Gbps IPS, and 6 Gbps NGFW.
• Interfaces: 4 x 2.5 GE copper ports, 1 x USB 2.0 (front), 1 x USB 3.0 (rear), 1 x COM (Micro-USB)

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Models

• XGS 88: Standard model.
• XGS 88w: Includes Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) functionality with 2x2 MIMO. 

The XGS 88 is ideal for organizations looking for high-performance security at the edge without a loud, power-hungry device.