Sophos XGS 4500 appliance

The XGS 4500 belongs to the 1U variant of the XGS series. It has integrated and modular connectivity options to meet the diverse needs of larger network environments. The devices in this range are perfect for distributed offices, multiple branch offices and retail stores.

The entire XGS series offers increased efficiency and performance. With the dedicated Xstream processor, data recognition is increased. In addition, the built-in and additional connection options facilitate subsequent adjustments to the infrastructure. The XGS 4500 is equipped with TLS Inspection, Deep Packet Inspection and Application Acceleration to give you a powerful "See it. Stop it. Secure it" protection.

Technical Specifications

Compare the specifications of the Sophos XGS 4300 to XGS 6500 in the following table. Not sure which firewall is right for you? We advise you free of charge and completely without obligation.

	XGS 4300 About the product	XGS 4500 About the product	XGS 5500 About the product	XGS 6500 About the product
CPU	x86 AMD CPU	x86 AMD CPU	x86 AMD CPU	x86 AMD CPU
CPU (Memory)	32 GB (2666) DDR4 ECC	32 GB (2666) DDR4 ECC	64 GB DDR4 ECC 2666	80 GB DDR4 ECC 2666
NPU (Core/Threads)	Marvell NPU	Marvell NPU	Marvell NPU (24)	Marvell NPU (24)
NPU (Clock Frequency)	-	-	2.2 GHz	2.4 GHz
NPU (Memory)	8 GB DDR4 ECC	8 GB DDR4 ECC	12 GB DDR4 ECC	12 GB DDR4 ECC
Firewall Throughput	75 000 MBit/s	80 000 MBit/s	100 000 MBit/s	115 000 MBit/s
Firewall IMIX	33 000 MBit/s	37 000 MBit/s	52 000 MBit/s	60 000 MBit/s
Latency (64 byte UDP)	3 μs	4 μs	5 μs	5 μs
IPS Throughput	25 000 MBit/s	35 690 MBit/s	40 000 MBit/s	48 000 MBit/s
Throughput Threat Protection	4 800 MBit/s	8 390 MBit/s	12 390 MBit/s	17 050 MBit/s
Simultaneous connections	16 600 000	17 200 000	32 400 000	39 900 000
New connections/sec	368 000	450 000	468 000	496 000
IPsec VPN throughput	9800 MBit/s	16000 MBit/s	21600 MBit/s	26000 MBit/s
Xstream SSL/TLS Inspection	8 000 MBit/s	10 600 MBit/s	13 500 MBit/s	16 000 MBit/s
Concurrent connections XStream SSL/TLS	276 480	276 480	512 000	768 000
Storage (local quarantine/logs)	1 x SATA-III SSD, min. 240 GB	2 x SATA-III SSD (SW RAID-1), min. 240 GB	2 x SATA-III SSD, min. 480 GB HW RAID integrated in CPU	2 x SATA-III SSD, min. 480 GB HW RAID integrated in CPU
Ethernet interfaces (fixed)	4 GbE copper, 4-port 2.5 GbE copper, 4 x SFP+ 10 GbE fiber	4 GbE copper, 4-port 2.5 GbE copper, 4 x SFP+ 10 GbE fiber	4 GbE copper, 4 x SFP+ 10 GbE fiber	8 GbE copper, 12 x SFP+ 10 GbE fiber
Bypass Port Pairs	2	2	2	2
Administrative ports	1 x RJ45 MGMT, 1 x COM (RJ45), 1 x Micro-USB (cable incl.)	1 x RJ45 MGMT, 1 x COM (RJ45), 1 x Micro-USB (cable incl.)	1 x RJ45 MGMT, 1 x COM (RJ45), 1 x Micro-USB (cable incl.)	1 x RJ45 MGMT, 1 x COM (RJ45), 1 x Micro-USB (cable incl.)
Other I/O ports	2 x USB 3.0 (front), 1 x USB 2.0 (rear)	2 x USB 3.0 (front), 1 x USB 2.0 (rear)	2 x USB 3.0 (front), 1 x USB 2.0 (rear)	2 x USB 3.0 (front), 1 x USB 2.0 (rear)
Number of FleXi port slots	2	2	2 + 1 for high density module	2 + 1 for high density module
FleXi port modules (optional)	8-port GbE copper, 8-port GbE SFP fiber, 4-port 10 GE SFP+ fiber, 4-port GbE copper bypass (2 pairs), 4-port GbE copper PoE +, 4-port GbE copper, 4-port 2.5 GbE copper PoE	8-port GbE copper, 8-port GbE SFP fiber, 4-port 10 GE SFP+ fiber, 4-port GbE copper bypass (2 pairs), 4-port GbE copper PoE +, 4-port GbE copper, 4-port 2.5 GbE copper PoE	8-port GbE copper, 8-port GbE SFP fiber, 4-port 10 GbE SFP+ fiber, 4-port GbE copper bypass (2 pairs), 2-port 40 GbE QSFP+ fiber, 8-port 10 GbE SFP+ fiber High Density Module (NIC): 12-port GE copper + 4-port 2.5 GE copper	8-port GbE copper, 8-port GbE SFP fiber, 4-port 10 GbE SFP+ fiber, 4-port GbE copper bypass (2 pairs), 2-port 40 GbE QSFP+ fiber, 8-port 10 GbE SFP+ fiber High Density Module (NIC): 12-port GE copper + 4-port 2.5 GE copper
Max. Max. Total port density (incl. use of modules)	28	28	48	48
Max. Max. Power-over-Ethernet (with Flexi-Port module)	2 modules: 4 ports, each max. 60 W	2 modules: 4 ports, each max. 60 W	-	-
Connection modules (optional)	SFP DSL module (VDSL2), SFP/SFP+ transceiver	SFP DSL module (VDSL2), SFP/SFP+ transceiver	SFP DSL module (VDSL2), SFP/SFP+ transceiver	SFP DSL module (VDSL2) SFP/SFP+ transceiver
Display	Multifunction LCD module	Multifunction LCD module	Multifunction LCD module	Multifunction LCD module
Assembly	1U rack mountable (slide rails included)	1U rack mountable (slide rails included)	2U slide rails (included in delivery)	2U slide rails (included in delivery)
Dimensions width x depth x height	438 x 44 x 510 mm	438 x 44 x 510 mm	438 x 88 x 660 mm	438 x 88 x 660 mm
Weight	8.7 kg (without packaging), 14.9 kg (with packaging)	9.7 kg (without packaging), 15.9 kg (with packaging)	17.8 kg (without packaging), 27 kg (with packaging)	17.8 kg (without packaging), 27 kg (with packaging)
Power supply	Internal, automatic range adjustment DC 100-240 VAC, 3.7-7.4 A@50-60 Hz Option for external redundant power supply	Internal, hot-swappable, automatic range adjustment range adjustment DC 100- 240 VAC, 3.7-7.4 A@50-60 Hz Option for internal redundant power supply	2 x hot-swap power supply, internal, automatic range adjustment 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz	2 x hot-swap power supply, internal, automatic range adjustment 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Power consumption	131 W/447.43 BTU/h (idle), 268.35 W/916.56 BTU/h (full load)	151 W/515.74 BTU/h (idle), 268.35 W/916.56 BTU/h (full load)	168.0 W/573.81 BTU/h (idle), 478.01 W/1117.43 BTU/h (full load)	188.00 W/642.13 BTU/h (idle), 497.09 W/1697.8 BTU/h (full load)
Incl. Use of PoE	152 W/519 BTU/h	152 W/519 BTU/h	-	-
Operating temperature	0 °C to 40 °C (operation) -20 °C to +70 °C (storage)	0 °C to 40 °C (operation) -20 °C to +70 °C (storage)	0 °C to 40 °C (operation) -20 °C to +70 °C (storage)	0 °C to 40 °C (operation) -20 °C to +70 °C (storage)
Humidity	10 % to 90 %, non-condensing	10 % to 90 %, non-condensing	10 % to 90 %, non-condensing	10 % to 90 %, non-condensing
Certifications	CB, CE, UL, FCC, ISED, VCCI, CCC, KC, BSMI, RCM, NOM, Anatel	CB, CE, UL, FCC, ISED, VCCI, CCC, KC, BSMI, RCM, NOM, Anatel	CB, CE, UL, FCC, ISED, VCCI, CCC, KC, BSMI, RCM, NOM, Anatel	CB, CE, UL, FCC, ISED, VCCI, CCC, KC, BSMI, RCM, NOM, Anatel