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WatchGuard Technologies - Powerful Network Protection, Unified Threat Management, Secure Remote Access and Expert SupportWatchGuard Firebox X Peak e-Series Appliances
10/100/1000 Gigabit Security for Demanding Networks

WatchGuard Firebox X Peak e-Series Appliances

Firebox® X Peak™ e-Series is the highest-performance line of unified threat management (UTM) appliances from WatchGuard, offering true zero day protection out of the box, with up to two-gigabit-per-second firewall throughput. By integrating powerful security capabilities with the sophisticated networking features of Fireware® Pro, the Firebox X Peak delivers a superior overall solution that meets the security and reliability needs of SMEs with the most demanding network environments.

Is a Peak Right for You?

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• Comprehensive, layered protection keeps your network safe from malicious attacks

• True zero day attack prevention proactively blocks new threats

• Multi-gigabit firewall throughput easily handles the needs of high-volume networks

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

• Streamlined, centralized management saves you time

• Continually updated security subscriptions provide up-to-the-minute protection

Fireware® Pro (included) provides advanced networking features for the flexibility, redundancy, and reliability required by complex networks

• Integrated, upgradeable capabilities mean better value for your dollar

• Global team of security experts are there when you need them

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Compare Peak Models X8500e-F /
X8500e
X6500e X5500e
Firewall Throughput 2.3 Gbps 2.3 Gbps 2.0 Gbps
VPN Throughput 600 Mbps 600 Mbps 400 Mbps
Concurrent Sessions 1,000,000 750,000 500,000
Interfaces (10/100/1000) 8 8 8
Branch Office VPN Tunnels 750 750 750
Mobile VPN Tunnels (incl./max. concurrent) 600 600 600
SSL VPN* Tunnels (incl./max. concurrent) 6000/6000 4000/4000 1000/1000
Users 800-3000+ 400-2000 275-1000

*Available with Fireware® Pro version 10.

 

WatchGuard Documentation
Adobe PDF Document Download the WatchGuard X Peak e-Series Datasheet  (PDF).

 

Firebox X Peak e-Series Product Comparison:

WatchGuard Firebox® X8500e

WatchGuard Firebox® X6500e

WatchGuard Firebox® X5500e

Firebox® Model Firebox® X8500e Firebox® x6500e Firebox® X5500e
Ideal For Advanced networks and data centers needing gigabit-level performance and multiple Gigabit Ethernet interfaces. Demanding network environments with a gigabit LAN backbone. Medium enterprises needing high performance, advanced networking features, and high port density.
Hardware
Model Upgradeable N/A Model Upgradeable Model Upgradeable
Interfaces 8: 10/100/1000 8: 10/100/1000 8: 10/100/1000
DMZs Up to 6 Up to 6 Up to 6
Security
Application Proxies HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, FTP, DNS, TCP, POP3, SIP, H.323, TFTP HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, FTP, DNS, TCP, POP3, SIP, H.323, TFTP HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, FTP, DNS, TCP, POP3, SIP, H.323, TFTP
Intrusion Prevention (DOS, DDOS, PAD, port scanning, spoofing attacks, address space probes, and more) X X X
Wireless Guest Services N/A N/A N/A
User Authentication with transparent Windows authentication X X X
Performance
Firewall Throughput 2.3 Gbps 2.3 Gbps 2.0+ Gbps
VPN Throughput 600 Mbps 600 Mbps 400 Mbps
Concurrent Sessions 1,000,000 750,000 500,000
VPN Tunnels
Branch Office VPN Tunnels (Max.) 750 750 750
Mobile VPN with SSL Incl/Max 6000/6000 4000/4000 1000/1000
Mobile VPN with IPSec Client Licenses (Bundled) 400 400 400
Mobile VPN with IPSec Tunnels (Max.) 600 600 600
VPN Authentication X X X
Management
Centralized (Multibox) Management. Optional licenses enable Drag and Drop VPN and one-touch Edge updates. 4-device WatchGuard System Manager license included. 4-device WatchGuard System Manager license included. 4-device WatchGuard System Manager license included.
Networking Features
Dynamic NAT X X X
Static NAT X X X
One to One NAT X X X
VLAN X X X
Policy-Based Routing X X X
WAN Failover X X X
Multi-WAN Loadsharing X X X
Multi-WAN Load Balancing X X X
Server Load Balancing X X X
Traffic Management/QoS X X X
High Availability (Active/Passive) X X X
Dynamic Routing X X X
VoIP (SIP and H.323) Support X X X
Additional Security Subscriptions
spamBlocker with Virus Outbreak Detection Optional Optional Optional
Gateway AV/IPS with Virus Quarantine Optional Optional Optional
WebBlocker with HTTPS URL filtering Optional Optional Optional
LiveSecurity® Service 90-Day or 1-Year Initial Subscriptions Available 90-Day or 1-Year Initial Subscriptions Available 90-Day or 1-Year Initial Subscriptions Available

 

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