Firewall Sophos XGS 88 with Xstream Protection 36 Months, EU power cord

Sophos XGS 88 with Xstream Protection (36 Months) and EU power cord is a compact network firewall appliance designed for small to medium offices. It integrates hardware-accelerated packet processing with Sophos security services to deliver intrusion prevention, advanced threat protection, and web filtering. The included 36-month Xstream Protection subscription ensures continuous updates to threat intelligence, real-time scanning and cloud-enabled detection, while the EU power cord provides a ready-to-deploy unit for European installations.

Advantages

The device combines high-performance packet processing with layered security services to reduce exposure to malware, ransomware and network intrusions. Centralized management and regular signature and policy updates through the subscription simplify administration and help maintain consistent protection. Its compact form factor and included EU power cord minimize deployment time for offices seeking an integrated security appliance with sustained service updates.

Suitable for

• Small to medium office networks requiring consolidated perimeter security
• Environments needing intrusion prevention and real-time threat detection
• Organizations that rely on centralized policy management and regular updates

Key specifications

• Appliance class: compact rack or desktop network firewall
• Security services: intrusion prevention, advanced threat protection, web filtering (via subscription)
• Subscription period: 36 months of Xstream Protection included
• Management: centralized management and cloud-assisted threat intelligence
• Power: supplied with EU power cord for European mains
• Deployment: designed for small to medium-sized office networks

How to use

Unpack the appliance and connect it to your network following standard topology for perimeter firewalls: WAN to internet uplink, LAN to internal switch or router, and management connection as required. Plug in the provided EU power cord and power on the device. Complete initial setup using the appliance web console or Sophos central management portal to register the device and activate the included 36-month Xstream Protection subscription. Apply network and security policies, configure interface addressing and routing, and enable intrusion prevention and web filtering according to your organizational requirements.

Usage recommendations

Keep the appliance firmware and the Xstream Protection subscription active for continuous threat updates. Regularly review logs and alerts in the central management interface and adjust policies to reflect changes in network topology or application usage. For best results, combine the firewall with endpoint protection and user awareness practices to maintain a layered security posture.