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WatchGuard XTM 8 Series

WatchGuard XTM 8 Series

A new class of performance-driven security.

Ideal for main offices/headquarters with up to 5,000 users, the WatchGuard XTM 8 Series 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, anti-virus, and intrusion prevention – no need to compromise on security to meet increasing network demands. Flexible, centralised management tools allow administrators access from one intuitive console or a scriptable CLI, and include real-time monitoring and rich reporting. High availability (active/active), multi-WAN, server load balancing, and VLAN can be configured to ensure maximum uptime.

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 1.2 Gbps XTM throughput, even with all security services and deep packet inspection enabled. You'll be hard-pressed to tip this puppy over.

Ten 10/100/1000 ports

Ten 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports support high-speed LAN backbone infrastructures, as well as gigabit WAN connections.

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.

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

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.

Green security

WatchGuard firewalls are designed with efficiency in mind, consuming very little energy. Compare their power consumption to other security products and see how WatchGuard can make your data center more energy efficient. Green up your network with WatchGuard.


Quick Facts:

  • Application-layer content inspection recognizes & blocks threats that stateful packet firewalls cannot detect
  • Even with all XTM security subscriptions enabled, throughput can reach an industry-leading 1.2 Gbps.
  • To maximise port utilisation, any of the ten ports can be configured as Internal, External, or Optional.
  • Multiple VPN choices for flexibility in remote access
  • Upgrade to a higher model within the line for more performance and capacity with a simple license key
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