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Description
The Sophos XGS 8500 is the flagship 2U rackmount firewall appliance, representing the pinnacle of performance for the largest enterprises, data centers, and service providers. It offers massive throughput and the highest port density, including 10G SFP+, 40G QSFP+, and 100G QSFP28 ports, plus **eight expansion bays** for maximum modularity.
Featuring the powerful Xstream architecture, it delivers exceptional SSL inspection and threat protection throughput. This bundle includes the XGS 8500 hardware and the Xstream Protection Bundle, giving you a complete, all-in-one security solution right out of the box.
What is the Xstream Protection Bundle?
The Xstream Protection bundle provides the ultimate protection and value. It includes all of the following services:
- Network Protection: Intrusion Prevention (IPS), Advanced Threat Protection (ATP), and SD-WAN capabilities.
- Web Protection: Full web security, application control, and traffic shaping.
- Zero-Day Protection: Cloud-based sandboxing (Sandstorm) to stop ransomware and unknown threats.
- Central Orchestration: SD-WAN VPN orchestration to easily build secure networks.
- Enhanced Support: 24/7 support, feature updates, and advanced hardware replacement.
Why Buy From Softech.store?
- ✔ Sophos Gold Partner - Middle East & Africa | Authorised Partner - North America: We supply all Sophos licenses.
- ✔ Expert Technical Support: Our certified engineers can help with setup, configuration, and high-availability.
- ✔ Competitive Pricing: We offer the best prices on all hardware and license renewals.
Sophos XGS 6500 vs. XGS 7500 vs. XGS 8500
The XGS 8500 is the flagship 2U appliance, offering the absolute maximum in performance, port density, and modularity, including eight 100G ports and eight expansion bays.
| Specification | Sophos XGS 7500 | Sophos XGS 8500 (This Product) |
|---|---|---|
| Firewall Throughput | 250.0 Gbps | 310.0 Gbps |
| Threat Protection Throughput | 93.0 Gbps | 110.0 Gbps |
| QSFP28 Ports (100G Fiber) | ✓ (4 ports) | ✓ (8 ports) |
| Expansion Bays | ✓ (4 bays) | ✓ (8 bays) |
| Best For | High-End Data Center / HQ | Max Performance / Telco |
FAQs for XGS 8500
Q: Who is the XGS 8500 designed for?
A: The XGS 8500 is the flagship firewall designed for the most demanding environments, such as large-scale data centers, service providers, and telcos. It is built for maximum throughput, connectivity, and redundancy.
Q: What are the expansion bays for?
A: The eight expansion bays provide unrivaled modularity. You can add a wide variety of high-speed modules, including 10G SFP+, 40G QSFP+, and 100G QSFP28 ports, to customize the appliance to your specific data center fabric.
Q: What is the difference between the Xstream Protection bundle and the Standard Protection bundle?
A: Xstream Protection (included in this bundle) is the all-in-one, top-tier bundle. The "Standard Protection" bundle is a more basic package that does not include Zero-Day Protection (Sandstorm) or Central SD-WAN Orchestration. We highly recommend the Xstream Protection bundle for complete security.
Buying questions
What does the licence term mean?
The term is the length of the subscription or support that comes with the product, for example 1-year, or 12 MOS for 12 months. The price shown is the price for the options you select.
How do I renew a Sophos licence?
Send us your serial number and licence expiry date with the Renew your Sophos licence form (softech.store/pages/renew-sophos-licence). We reply with a renewal quote within one business day.
How is my order delivered?
Hardware ships as set out in our shipping policy. Licence keys for any subscription on the order are sent by e-mail.
Who supports the product after I buy?
Manufacturer support is provided under the terms of the manufacturer. For questions about your order, licence key or invoice, write to sales@softech.store; we reply within one business day.
Who invoices me, and can I get a formal quote for a purchase order?
Softech Global Systems LLC, Virginia, USA issues a US invoice for every order. For a formal quote to raise a purchase order, use Get formal quote on this page; we reply within one business day.