Sophos XGS 4500 hardware firewall 1U 80 Gbit/s

Sophos XGS 4500 hardware firewall 1U 80 Gbit/s is a rackmount next-generation firewall designed for mid-sized and distributed organizations. The 1U appliance combines a high-speed CPU with a dedicated Xstream Flow Processor to deliver accelerated inspection and security for demanding network environments. It provides a range of built-in high-speed interfaces and optional add-on connectivity modules to adapt to evolving network needs while maintaining high availability for SD-WAN links and secure remote access.

Advantages

The Sophos XGS 4500 delivers up to 80 Gbit/s firewall throughput and up to 75.55 Gbit/s VPN throughput, supporting 1 Gbit/s and 2.5 Gbit/s Ethernet LAN rates. Its architecture includes a dedicated Xstream Flow Processor for hardware acceleration, improving inspection performance without sacrificing throughput. Rackmount 1U form factor, multiple certifications (CB, CE, UL), and expandability via connectivity modules make it suitable for environments that require reliable, scalable network protection.

Suitable for

• High-performance perimeter firewalling for mid-sized enterprises
• Distributed locations requiring rackmount 1U appliances
• Networks needing high VPN throughput for many encrypted tunnels
• Environments that require 1 Gbit/s and 2.5 Gbit/s Ethernet connectivity

Key specifications

• Model: Sophos XGS 4500 (MPN: JG4E3CSEU)
• Form factor: 1U rackmount
• Firewall throughput: 80 Gbit/s
• VPN throughput: 75.55 Gbit/s
• Supported Ethernet LAN rates: 1000 and 2500 Mbit/s
• Hardware acceleration: dedicated Xstream Flow Processor
• Certifications: CB, CE, UL

How to use

Install the Sophos XGS 4500 in a standard 19-inch rack using the supplied mounting hardware. Connect WAN and LAN interfaces according to your network design, and add any optional connectivity modules if additional ports or interface types are required. Power on the unit and complete initial setup through the web-based administration interface or centralized management platform provided by the vendor. Configure firewall policies, VPN tunnels, SD-WAN rules, and security services to match your organizational requirements.

Usage recommendations

Place the appliance in a temperature-controlled rack space with adequate airflow. Regularly update firmware and security signatures, monitor performance metrics to ensure throughput needs are met, and schedule backups of configuration settings. Use the dedicated Xstream Flow Processor features for traffic acceleration and enable appropriate security modules based on your threat profile.