{"id":168131,"date":"2025-04-24T10:43:31","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T09:43:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/blog\/sophos-firewall-rackmount-kit-by-avanet\/"},"modified":"2025-04-24T10:48:16","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T09:48:16","slug":"sophos-firewall-rackmount-kit-by-avanet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/blog\/sophos-firewall-rackmount-kit-by-avanet\/","title":{"rendered":"New minimalist rackmount kits for Sophos Firewalls"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Many customers have repeatedly pointed out to us that the original rackmount kits from Sophos are comparatively expensive. Some have tried alternatives from Rackmount.it or racknex, but even these solutions have not always proved to be optimal &#8211; whether due to high costs, unnecessary additional functions or overly complicated installation. <\/p>\n\n<p>For this reason, we have developed our own solution: <strong>Minimalist rackmount kits<\/strong> that focus on the essentials. Our goal was to create a simple, stable and space-saving way to mount Sophos Firewalls securely in the rack &#8211; without any superfluous bells and whistles. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"unsere-neuen-rackmount-kits-im-detail\">Our new rackmount kits in detail<\/h3>\n\n<p>Our brackets are available for the following desktop firewall models:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/shop\/avanet-rackmount-kit-sophos-xgs-88-108\/\">Avanet Rackmount Kit &#8211; Sophos XGS 88 and 108<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/shop\/avanet-rackmount-kit-sophos-xgs-118-128-138\/\">Avanet Rackmount Kit &#8211; Sophos XGS 118, 128 and 138<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>These kits consist exclusively of the necessary rack brackets with which the firewalls can be securely fastened in the 19-inch rack. They are made of high-quality metal and provide a stable mount without compromising the design or function of the devices. The color is precisely matched to the Sophos Firewalls so that the overall appearance remains harmonious.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"168070\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/avanet-rackmount-kit-sophos-88-108-03-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Sophos XGS 88, 108 rackmount kit\" class=\"wp-image-168070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/avanet-rackmount-kit-sophos-88-108-03-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/avanet-rackmount-kit-sophos-88-108-03-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/avanet-rackmount-kit-sophos-88-108-03-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/avanet-rackmount-kit-sophos-88-108-03-768x768.jpg 768w, 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1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"168075\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/avanet-rackmount-kit-sophos-88-108-04-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Sophos XGS 88, 108 rackmount kit\" class=\"wp-image-168075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/avanet-rackmount-kit-sophos-88-108-04-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/avanet-rackmount-kit-sophos-88-108-04-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/avanet-rackmount-kit-sophos-88-108-04-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/avanet-rackmount-kit-sophos-88-108-04-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/avanet-rackmount-kit-sophos-88-108-04-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/avanet-rackmount-kit-sophos-88-108-04-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/avanet-rackmount-kit-sophos-88-108-04-100x100.jpg 100w, 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sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"168105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/avanet-rackmount-kit-sophos-118-128-138-06-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Sophos XGS 118, 128, 138 rackmount kit\" class=\"wp-image-168105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/avanet-rackmount-kit-sophos-118-128-138-06-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/avanet-rackmount-kit-sophos-118-128-138-06-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/avanet-rackmount-kit-sophos-118-128-138-06-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/avanet-rackmount-kit-sophos-118-128-138-06-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/avanet-rackmount-kit-sophos-118-128-138-06-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/avanet-rackmount-kit-sophos-118-128-138-06-600x600.jpg 600w, 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-rackmount-vs-avanet-rackmount.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-rackmount-vs-avanet-rackmount-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-rackmount-vs-avanet-rackmount-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-rackmount-vs-avanet-rackmount-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-rackmount-vs-avanet-rackmount-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-rackmount-vs-avanet-rackmount-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-rackmount-vs-avanet-rackmount-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-rackmount-vs-avanet-rackmount-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-rackmount-vs-avanet-rackmount-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-rackmount-vs-avanet-rackmount-64x64.jpg 64w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/span><figcaption class=\"has-text-color stk-img-figcaption\">Sophos und Avanet Rackmount-Kit im Vergleich (Avanet oben, Sophos unten)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p>With these kits, we offer a minimalist alternative for anyone who wants to mount their Sophos Firewalls easily, quickly and securely in the rack.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"preis\">Price<\/h2>\n\n<p>The price was the main reason why we started this project in the first place. On the one hand, the price of the product, but also the price for the employee who needs a good 10-15 minutes to install one of the other rackmount kits. Even longer for an HA cluster and even longer if he is doing it for the first time and first has to look in the instructions to see which of the various screws are intended for where.  <\/p>\n\n<p>For this reason, we don&#8217;t want <strong>\u20ac180<\/strong>, but only <strong>\u20ac90<\/strong> and customers who opt for a Sophos Firewall subscription with us only <strong>\u20ac45<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p>We have sufficient stock and can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/shipping-methods\/\">deliver throughout the EU and Switzerland<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rackhalterungen-fur-sophos-firewalls\">Rack mounts for Sophos Firewalls<\/h2>\n\n<p>Various rackmount solutions are now available for Sophos Firewalls, with each model offering its own advantages:<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avanet<\/h3>\n\n<p>Minimalist design, identical color to the firewall, quick installation. The kits are specially designed for models such as the Sophos XGS 116(w), 126(w) and 136(w) and enable stable and secure rack mounting. <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Product page: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/shop\/avanet-rackmount-kit-sophos-xgs-88-108\/\">Avanet Rackmount Kit &#8211; Sophos XGS 88 and 108<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product page: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/shop\/avanet-rackmount-kit-sophos-xgs-118-128-138\/\">Avanet Rackmount Kit &#8211; Sophos XGS 118, 128 and 138<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sophos<\/h3>\n\n<p>Official bracket for the power supply unit or for both power supply units in an HA cluster. Ensures clean and secure integration into the rack, specially designed for Sophos devices. <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Product page: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/shop\/sophos-rackmount-kit-mit-adapter-halterung-fuer-xgs-88w-108w\/\">Sophos XGS 88 and XGS 108<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product page: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/shop\/sophos-rackmount-kit-with-adapter-holder-for-xgs-116-w-126-w-136-w-rmxztchab\/\">Sophos XGS 116, 118, 126, 128, 136 and 138<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rackmout.it<\/h3>\n\n<p>Tool-free installation with Velcro system that protects the warranty of the devices. Optimized air circulation thanks to self-developed spacers. Optionally with telescopic rails for easy access and LED status display.    <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Product page: <a href=\"https:\/\/rackmount.it\/collections\/industrial-racks-sophos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rackmout.it<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">racknex<\/h3>\n\n<p>Tool-free installation with Velcro system. Optimized air circulation thanks to self-developed spacers. Optionally with telescopic rails for easy access and LED status display.  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Product page: <a href=\"https:\/\/racknex.com\/shop\/sophos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">racknex<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feedback from our customers<\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>None \ud83d\ude02<\/strong>, there is no feedback, no criticism and no praise, why should there be. It&#8217;s a rack mount and it does exactly what it&#8217;s supposed to do. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1741112123586\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is included in the scope of delivery?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>In addition to the rackmount kits, the scope of delivery also includes the appropriate screws &#8211; nothing else.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1741112223690\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can the power supply unit be attached?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, unlike the original Sophos rackmount kits, our metal brackets do not have a device for attaching the power supply unit.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1741112063931\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Where are the metal brackets produced?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Our metal brackets are manufactured in Switzerland by a Sophos Firewall customer.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many customers have repeatedly pointed out to us that the original rackmount kits from Sophos are comparatively expensive. Some have tried alternatives from Rackmount.it or racknex, but even these solutions have not always proved to be optimal &#8211; whether due to high costs, unnecessary additional functions or overly complicated installation. 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