Sophos
Sophos XGS 116 Next-Gen Firewall
The Sophos XGS 87 Next-Gen Firewall offers robust network security with its dual-processor architecture and dedicated Xstream Flow Processors for accelerated performance. It effectively inspects application traffic and TLS 1.3, eliminating security blind spots and detecting advanced threats with its streaming Deep Packet Inspection engine. This firewall supports essential networking functions like SD-WAN and Application Aware Routing, alongside secure VPN capabilities for site-to-site and remote access. Designed for demanding environments, it provides core firewall features to optimize both security and network performance.
$2516.55
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
190
/ 476
#190 in Network Security & Firewall Devices
Price vs Category Average
-65%
Below average
Firewall Throughput
3.7
/ Gbps
Who it's for
- Xstream Architecture Performance
- Synchronized Security Ecosystem
- Centralized Cloud Management
Who should skip it
- Complex Licensing Structure
- Throughput Drop with Full DPI
- Limited Port Flexibility
Key Specs
Firewall Throughput
3.7 Gbps
Threat Protection Throughput
240 Mbps
Concurrent Connections
1,600,000
Storage Capacity
16 GB eMMC
Interfaces
4 x GbE copper, 1 x SFP fiber
Dimensions
230 x 44 x 205.5 mm
Operating Temperature Range
0°C to 40°C
Weight
1.36 kg
Features
- Dual-processor architecture for enhanced performance
- Hardware acceleration for faster traffic processing
- High-speed TLS 1.3 inspection capability
- Streaming DPI for advanced threat detection
- Supports SD-WAN and Application Aware Routing
- Unlimited IPsec and SSL VPN tunnels
- Optimized for encrypted traffic security
- Base firewall features included
What customers say
The Sophos XGS 116 is recognized as a robust firewall offering significant performance gains through its Xstream architecture. Users value the comprehensive security stack, including strong intrusion prevention and deep packet inspection, making it suitable for small to medium businesses needing enterprise protection. Integration with Sophos Central simplifies management and deployment across security layers. Administrators appreciate the intuitive interface and detailed reporting for threat visibility. The primary concern centers on the total cost of ownership. While the hardware is reliable, unlocking the full advanced feature set requires premium licensing, which some users find costly. Overall, it is viewed as a high quality, high performance security investment contingent upon accepting the associated licensing structure.
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