Sophos
Sophos XGS 2100 Next-Gen Firewall
Best comprehensive security for growing enterprise networks.
The Sophos XGS 2100 Next-Gen Firewall offers robust network security and accelerated traffic flow for businesses. Engineered with Xstream Protection, it provides advanced threat defense, including deep packet inspection and sandboxing, to combat the latest cyber threats. This firewall ensures secure and high-performance handling of critical applications like SaaS, SD-WAN, and cloud services, supporting TLS 1.3 decryption for enhanced visibility. It's an ideal solution for organizations requiring comprehensive, high-performance network defense against evolving cyber risks.
$1799.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
53
/ 476
#53 in Network Security & Firewall Devices
Price vs Category Average
-75%
Below average
Weight
7.26
/ kg
Who it's for
- Mid-sized to large organizations needing fast, comprehensive network security.
- Businesses already invested in or considering the Sophos security ecosystem.
- IT administrators seeking simplified security management across multiple devices.
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious small businesses or organizations with limited security budgets.
- Small IT departments without dedicated network security specialists.
- Network managers prioritizing maximum throughput with all security layers active.
Key Specs
Weight
7.26 kg
Firewall throughput
30,000 Mbps
IPS throughput
5,800 Mbps
Threat Protection throughput
1,250 Mbps
Form Factor
Rack Mountable
Interface Types
Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet
TLS Versions Supported
TLS 1.3
Management Interface
Web GUI, Command Line Interface (CLI)
Features
- Xstream Protection Architecture for accelerated traffic
- Advanced threat protection with deep packet inspection
- TLS 1.3 decryption for enhanced security
- Optimized handling of SaaS, SD-WAN, and cloud apps
- SophosLabs Intelix powered threat intelligence
- Integrated application control for granular management
- Includes a 5-Year Protection Bundle
- Supports sandboxing for unknown threats
What customers say
Customers consistently praise this next generation firewall for its robust reliability and straightforward management. Users appreciate the dependable performance in securing their networks, noting its consistent uptime and effective threat prevention. The intuitive interface and unified platform simplify complex security tasks, making it accessible for IT teams to deploy and maintain. This combination of steadfast security and user friendly operation stands out as a key benefit for businesses seeking peace of mind.
Know before you buy
The XGS 2100 is designed for high-performance environments, offering a firewall throughput of 30,000 Mbps. For more intensive tasks like threat protection, it maintains a throughput of 1,250 Mbps, ensuring your network remains secure without becoming a bottleneck.
Yes, it features dedicated Xstream architecture that supports TLS 1.3 decryption. This allows the device to inspect encrypted traffic for threats without significantly compromising your network speed.
Absolutely. The XGS 2100 is specifically optimized for SaaS, SD-WAN, and cloud services, providing granular application control to ensure your critical business traffic is prioritized and secure.
The firewall utilizes integrated sandboxing technology to analyze suspicious files in a secure environment. This is complemented by SophosLabs Intelix threat intelligence, which provides real-time updates to block emerging cyber risks.
The XGS 2100 is a rack-mountable device weighing 7.26 kg. It is designed to fit into standard server rack configurations and includes both Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces for flexible connectivity.
Yes, the device supports both a user-friendly Web GUI for standard configuration and a Command Line Interface (CLI) for administrators who prefer more granular, text-based control over their network settings.
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