Performance-driven security and economical pricing are what set the WatchGuard Next-Generation Firewall XTM 8 Series apart from its competitors. Our firewalls incorporate NGFW must-haves like Application Control and IPS, as well as a broad spectrum of other security functions to give businesses full protection. This Next-Generation Firewall has up to 5 Gbps firewall throughput, ten 1-Gb interfaces, and XTM-class security features including full HTTPS inspection, optional URL filtering, anti-spam, and anti-virus – no need to compromise on security to meet increasing network demands. Flexible, centralized management tools allow administrators access from one intuitive console or a scriptable CLI, and include real-time monitoring and rich reporting.

WatchGuard XTM 8 Series appliances are nextgeneration firewalls (NGFWs) that deliver a new class of performance-driven security. With up to 5 Gbps firewall throughput and security features including full HTTPS inspection and VoIP support, businesses no longer need to compromise on security to meet increasing network demands.

Features of WatchGuard Series 8

	Fast 5 Gbps throughput The XTM 8 Series puts other appliances in its class to shame with up to 5 Gbps for firewall throughput and 1.6 Gbps XTM throughput, even with all security services and deep packet inspection enabled. You'll be hard-pressed to tip this puppy over.		Faster, safe web surfing Add a simple subscription to Reputation Enabled Defense to your XTM solution and your organization will have faster web performance and even stronger security – with no additional hardware to buy.
	Fireware XTM Pro included The new advanced OS from WatchGuard includes active/active high availability with load balancing, dynamic routing, VLAN support, and multi-WAN failover to ensure reliability.		Ten 10/100/1000 ports Ten 1-Gigabit Ethernet ports support high-speed LAN backbone infrastructures, as well as gigabit WAN connections.
	High Availability for maximum network uptime Use the high availability and clustering features of the XTM Pro OS to protect business continuity. Configure active/active or active/passive to ensure your network is always up and running.		Reporting in the Browser Provides a web-based, customizable reports portal designed to be hosted with direct Internet access for easy report selection and viewing.
	3 ways to manage your appliance Now you have the power to choose how you manage your WatchGuard appliance including, WatchGuard System Manager, the command line interface, and a web UI for access from anywhere, anytime.		Self Health Monitoring Health monitoring for the WSM logging and reporting system helps minimize disruptions and maintain high service levels in these critical functions.
	Remote/External Log Server/Report Server DB MSSPs and larger organizations can now take advantage of the ability to isolate logging and reporting on a separate PC for high performance, scalability, and redundancy.		An investment in your security Model upgradability ensures your network security investment is protected with the ability to easily upgrade its performance, capacity, and security capabilities as business requirements change and new threats emerge.
	Application Control Control the use of Web 2.0 and other applications on your network for tighter security, better use of bandwidth, and greater productivity.		Green security Our firewalls are designed with efficiency in mind, consuming very little energy. Compare our power consumption to other security products and see how WatchGuard can make your data center more energy efficient. Green up your network with WatchGuard.

With a Next-Generation XTM 8 Series Firewall, Your Network is:

Secure:

• Content inspection at the application layer recognizes & blocks threats that stateful packet firewalls cannot detect.
• Wide-ranging proxy protection provides robust security on HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SMTP, POP3, DNS, TCP/UDP.
• Application Control, an essential component of true next-generation security, is an easy-to-deploy security subscription that keeps unproductive, inappropriate, and dangerous applications off-limits.
• Intrusion Prevention Service, another fundamental element of next-generation protection, is available via subscription to stop attacks that comply with standard protocols but carry malicious content.

Fast and Efficient:

• Up to 5 Gbps firewall throughput and up to 1.7 Gbps VPN throughput keep data moving.
• Aggregate throughput can reach an industry-leading 1.6 Gbps, even when security subscriptions are enabled.
• Ten Gigabit Ethernet ports support high-speed LAN backbone infrastructures and gigabit WAN connections.
• Active/active high availability with load balancing ensures maximum network uptime.
• Scriptable CLI supports interoperability and allows easy integration into existing infrastructure.
• Interactive, real-time monitoring and reporting – at no additional charge – give an unobstructed view into network security activity so you can take immediate preventive or corrective actions.
• Intuitive management console centrally manages all security functions.
• Role-based access control (RBAC) allows lead administrators to create custom roles for granular control.
• Drag-and-drop Branch Office VPN setup – three clicks and your remote office is connected.

Flexible:

• WAN and VPN failover increase performance, redundancy, and reliability.
• Multiple VPN choices deliver flexibility in remote access. Includes IPSec, SSL, and support for iOS devices such as iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
• To maximize port utilization, any of the 10 ports can be configured as Internal, External, or Optional.

Scalable:

• Add powerful security subscriptions to block spam, control dangerous and inappropriate application usage and web surfing, prevent network intrusions, and stop viruses, spyware, and other malware at the gateway.
• Upgrade to a higher model within the line for more performance and capacity with a simple license key.

Prepared For Tomorrow's Challenges:

• Multi-layered, interlocking security protects the network while throughput remains high. No need to compromise protection for strong performance or vice versa.
• Advanced networking features ensure reliability and the flexibility to meet changing business requirements.
• Secure remote connectivity keeps mobile workforce online and productive.
• Monitoring and reporting tools, included at no extra cost, support industry and regulatory compliance, with drill-down functions that make it easy to pinpoint specific activities.

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