Hardware firewall WatchGuard Firebox M590 — Firewall throughput 3.3 Gbit/s, VPN 2200 Mbit/s, MTBF 443771 h

The WatchGuard Firebox M590/M690 are high-performance network firewalls designed for midsize and distributed enterprises facing rapid growth in bandwidth, encrypted traffic, and video usage. Built on multi-core processors, these appliances run multiple security scanning engines in parallel to maintain throughput without creating bottlenecks. Modular expansion bays and optional PoE+ support let organizations adapt port configurations and power peripheral devices such as security cameras and Wi‑Fi access points.

Advantages

The unified WatchGuard security platform integrates firewall functions with authentication, endpoint protection, and Wi‑Fi management to reduce operational complexity and enable automation of routine tasks. WatchGuard Cloud offers centralized visibility with more than 100 dashboards and reports for fast detection of trends and anomalies. Expansion modules provide flexible port density and future-proofing, while redundant power options and enterprise-class throughput support high availability and performance.

Key specifications

• Firewall throughput (all security engines off): up to 29.7 Gbps; with all security scanning engines active: 4.6 Gbps
• Included logging and reporting with 100+ dashboards and reports (including PCI and HIPAA)
• Modular expansion bay options: 4 × 1 Gb copper, 4 × 1 SFP, 2 × 1 SFP+, or 4-port multispeed
• Optional 4-port multispeed PoE+ module to power peripheral devices
• Redundant power supply support for increased availability
• Firewall throughput (listed): 3300 Mbit/s
• Mean time between failures (MTBF): 443,771 hours
• DDoS protection
• Ethernet LAN data rates: 10/100/1000 Mbit/s

How to use

Install the Firebox appliance in your network rack and choose expansion modules that match your port and fiber/copper requirements. Configure the device using the centralized WatchGuard Cloud or local management console to enable required security services, authentication, and logging. If needed, insert the optional PoE+ module to supply power to connected devices. Monitor performance and security events through the provided dashboards and reports and adjust policies or module configuration as network needs evolve.

Recommendations

For midsize or distributed enterprise deployments, select expansion modules based on current port requirements while planning spare capacity for growth. Enable WatchGuard Cloud visibility and logging to take advantage of the included dashboards and simplify incident response. Use redundant power supplies and consider PoE+ modules to consolidate cabling for cameras and access points.