Reviewing the Features and Specs of the New Sophos XG 86 and XG 106 Firewalls
Sophos XG 86 and XG 106
Spring is the season for the New, and Sophos has sprung forth with the XG 86 and XG 106 firewalls – the latest additions to the XG firewall family. These models replace the Sophos XG 85 and XG 105 appliances – providing new options in the desktop firewall market for small business and other small office networks. While the physical appearance, software offerings, and most technical specifications remain the same as their predecessors, the XG 86 and XG 106 come complete with 4 GB of RAM – double that of the previous iterations. And at 16 GB, the XG 86 also features two times the embedded MultiMediaCard (eMMC) storage of the XG 85.
Before we go further discussing these new firewall models, let’s back up and talk about the Sophos XG firewall family. XG firewalls are known for top notch visibility into both known & unknown threats. They see & stop malware, and ensure your network is secure – automatically. Top 3rd-party evaluators like Gartner, NSS Labs, and SC Media have found Sophos XG firewalls to be leaders of the network security pack. As part of a Synchronized Security Solution, Sophos XG firewalls can be managed with the Sophos Central cloud console, offering real-time communication with your endpoints and other security solutions around the clock through the Sophos Security Heartbeat. With that background, we turn our video spotlight to the new XG 86 and XG 106 firewalls in our latest feature review:
Sophos XG 86/86W Spec Snapshot
Here’s a quick snapshot of the technical specifications for this small business firewall:
Sophos XG 86
Max Firewall Throughput: 3 Gbps
NGFW Throughput: 310 Mbps
Available Interface Ports: 2xUSB; Micro USB; RJ45; 4xGbE Copper
Concurrent Connections: 3,200,000
New Connections/Second: 15,000
See the full Sophos XG Firewall Series Datasheet
Sophos XG 106/106W Spec Snapshot
Here’s a quick snapshot of the technical specifications for this small business firewall:
Sophos XG 106
Max Firewall Throughput: 3.5 Gbps
NGFW Throughput: 480 Mbps
Available Interface Ports: HDMI; 2xUSB; Micro USB; RJ45; SFP; 4xGbE Copper
Concurrent Connections: 3,200,000
New Connections/Second: 28,000
See the full Sophos XG Firewall Series Datasheet
More firewall feature reviews to see
If you’re still shopping around for the right firewall, we have more videos to compare your options. You’ll find feature reviews of the:
- Sophos XG 125
- SonicWall SOHO 250 and TZ 350
- SonicWall SonicWall NSa 2650
- Fortinet FortiGate 50E
Already watched all the videos? Not to worry, we’ve got plenty of additional resources to help you find the firewall that’s right for your network. Read through our firewall comparisons based on NSS Labs Benchmarking, our firewall buyer’s guide series, and our convenient comparison tables.
Focused on Sophos?
To take a deeper dive into your Sophos network security options, read through our Sophos Buyer’s Guide. In it, you’ll find information about different Sophos firewall series, security bundles, services, & even a glossary of terms to help you navigate your Sophos NGFW shopping journey.
