Sophos XGS 88 Gen 2 Desktop Firewall

Description

The Sophos XGS 88 is a 2nd Generation desktop security appliance designed to provide industry-leading price-performance for small networks. Built with a streamlined, power-efficient architecture, it delivers a staggering 9.9 Gbps of firewall throughput, making it one of the fastest appliances in its class.

Equipped with 4 x 2.5 GbE copper ports, the XGS 88 provides high-speed wired connectivity for your most critical devices.  Like its predecessors, it supports TLS 1.3 inspection to unmask threats hidden in encrypted traffic, all within a fanless, silent chassis.

Gen 2 Hardware Advantages

• Multi-Gigabit Standard: Every port on the XGS 88 is a 2.5 GbE interface, allowing small businesses to leverage faster internal networking and high-speed ISP uplinks without moving to expensive rackmount gear.

• Virtual FastPath Technology: Running on Sophos Firewall OS (SFOS) v21, the XGS 88 uses virtual acceleration to offload trusted traffic, ensuring ultra-low latency for cloud applications like Microsoft 365 and Zoom.

• Eco-Friendly & Silent: The fanless design ensures 0 dBA noise levels, perfect for placement directly on a desk or in open-office retail environments. The 2nd Gen hardware is significantly more energy-efficient, lowering the total cost of ownership.

Sophos XGS 88 Technical Specifications