Sophos XGS 116 Firewall
Best high-performance security appliance for growing small businesses.
This is a powerhouse for businesses that need serious traffic inspection without the typical latency bottleneck. By offloading heavy encryption tasks to dedicated hardware, it keeps your network fast and secure simultaneously. You sacrifice a bit of simplicity in setup for the peace of mind that comes with enterprise-grade threat detection.
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Who it's for
- IT managers needing high-speed performance for critical business applications
- Security teams wanting automated threat response across their entire network
- Administrators managing multiple locations from a single, unified dashboard
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious buyers wary of complex, tiered subscription pricing models
- Network engineers requiring consistent high speeds with deep inspection enabled
- Growing businesses needing modular hardware for future network expansion
Performance breakdown
Threat Protection Speed
Solid throughput for small businesses managing encrypted traffic and deep inspection.
Encryption Handling
Dedicated hardware acceleration makes TLS 1.3 inspection remarkably efficient and fast.
Connection Capacity
Handles over a million concurrent connections, easily supporting busy office environments.
Connectivity Versatility
Standard port selection covers basic needs but lacks advanced multi-gigabit expansion.
VPN Performance
Reliable remote access speeds suitable for standard site-to-site and teleworker setups.
Deployment Flexibility
Compact desktop form factor fits easily into smaller, space-constrained server closets.
Key Specs
Weight
7 lbs
Dimensions
8.39 × 12.60 × 1.73 in
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