Sophos XGS 8500 Security Appliance | Ultra High-Performance Next-Generation Firewall for UK Enterprises
Safeguard your enterprise network with the Sophos XGS 8500 Security Appliance, a next-generation firewall engineered for UK organisations that demand maximum security, ultra-high throughput, and scalable performance. Powered by Sophos’ XStream architecture, the XGS 8500 delivers advanced threat protection, deep packet inspection, and real-time threat intelligence, making it ideal for data centres, multi-site enterprises, and high-traffic corporate networks.
Advanced Network Security for UK Enterprises
The Sophos XGS 8500 combines enterprise-grade firewall capabilities with Security Heartbeat™, sandboxing, and zero-day threat prevention to protect your network from malware, ransomware, phishing, and sophisticated cyber attacks. Its high-capacity design ensures uninterrupted network performance, even under the heaviest traffic loads.
Key Benefits
Next-Generation Firewall Protection – Blocks malware, ransomware, phishing, and network-based threats.
XStream Architecture – High-speed traffic inspection without compromising performance.
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) – Sandboxing and machine learning prevent zero-day attacks.
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) – Detects and stops network-based attacks in real time.
Secure VPN & Remote Access – Safely connects remote teams and branch offices.
Sophos Security Heartbeat™ – Shares real-time threat intelligence between endpoints and the firewall.
Centralised Management – Simple administration via Sophos Central or on-prem GUI.
High Availability – Redundant power supplies and network ports ensure continuous uptime.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Firewall Throughput (UDP 1518) | Up to 81 Gbps |
| Threat Protection Throughput | Up to 92.5 Gbps |
| TLS Inspection Throughput | Up to 24 Gbps |
| Interfaces | 2 x 10G/25G/40G/50G/100G QSFP28, 12 x 10G SFP+, 8 x 1G RJ45 |
| Concurrent Connections | Up to 58 million |
| New Sessions per Second | Up to 1.7 million |
| VPN Throughput | Up to 141 Gbps |
| High Availability | Active-Active / Active-Passive, Redundant PSU |
| Form Factor | 2U Rack-Mountable |
| Power Supply | Dual hot-swappable PSU |
| Advanced Security Features | ATP, IPS, Web Protection, App Control, Sandstorm Sandbox, SSL Inspection |
Built for UK Enterprises
The Sophos XGS 8500 Security Appliance is ideal for UK enterprises and data centres that require ultra-high-performance firewall protection. It supports GDPR compliance, safeguards sensitive business data, and scales to meet the demands of high-traffic, multi-site networks.
Why Choose Sophos XGS 8500?
Enterprise-grade firewall for UK data centres and large organisations
Ultra-high throughput with advanced threat detection
Redundant, scalable design for maximum uptime
Centralised management via Sophos Central for simplified network control
Supported by Sophos’ industry-leading threat intelligence
Secure Your Enterprise Network with Confidence
Protect your high-demand networks with the Sophos XGS 8500 Security Appliance. Powerful, reliable, and enterprise-ready, it delivers next-generation firewall security for UK organisations with critical networking and cybersecurity requirements.
Order the Sophos XGS 8500 Security Appliance today and secure your network with UK-ready, next-generation cybersecurity.
