Firebox Rackmount Appliances
Powerful Performance for Evolving Networks
Engineered for modern business needs, our Firebox M Series rackmount appliances provide next-generation firewall (NGFW) features with up to 5x faster single-tunnel VPN performance and 2-3x higher UTM throughput. Simplified licensing across services gives businesses full-stack security without hidden costs or complexity. These powerful devices are perfect for securing branch offices, distributed networks, and large data centers.
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Firebox M295
Designed for small sites and remote offices with 1.8 Gbps UTM throughput. Comes in a compact design and flexible port options.
Firebox M395
Delivers 3 Gbps UTM, 1.9 Gbps HTTPS inspection, supports 350 users. Designed for midsize organizations to scale with reliable protection.
Firebox M495
Ideal for larger branch offices or midsize headquarters with more user capacity. Supports 6.3 Gbps UTM throughput and 3.5 Gbps HTTPS inspection.
Firebox M595
With 7.2 Gbps UTM throughput, 4.8 Gbps HTTPS inspection, and capacity for up to 1,200 users, the Firebox M595 is built for demanding enterprise environments.
Firebox M695
This firewall supports 10.2 Gbps UTM, 5.2 Gbps HTTPS, and 2,000 users, perfect for organizations prioritizing speed and security.
Firebox M4800
Delivering up to 6.8 Gbps UTM throughput and 16 Gbps firewall performance, the M4800 offers powerful, flexible security for growing distributed networks.
Firebox M5800
Our fastest Firebox yet, with up to 11.3 Gbps UTM and 5.2 Gbps HTTPS inspection. Ideal for high-demand, hub-and-spoke deployments needing top-tier performance and protection.
Compare Firewall Appliances
| Product image | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| WatchGuard® Model | Firebox M295 | Firebox M395 | Firebox M495 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Model Ideal For | 100 Users | 250 Users | 500 Users |
| Performance | |||
| UTM (Full Scan) | 1.85 Gbps | 3 Gbps | 6.3 Gbps |
| Firewall (UDP 1518) | 7.9 Gbps | 20 Gbps | 37 Gbps |
| VPN (UDP 1518) | 5.8 Gbps | 8.1 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
| VPN (IMIX) | 1.8 Gbps | 2.55 Gbps | 3 Gbps |
| AntiVirus | 3 Gbps | 5.9 Gbps | 6.3 Gbps |
| IPS (Full Scan) | 2.41 Gbps | 4.5 Gbps | 7.4 Gbps |
| HTTPS (Full Scan) | 1.12 Gbps | 1.9 Gbps | 3.5 Gbps |
| VPN Tunnels | |||
| Branch Office VPN Tunnels | 100 | 350 | 800 |
| Mobile VPN | 100 | 350 | 800 |
| Hardware | |||
| Network Interfaces & Modules | 4x2.5Gb, 4x1Gb, 2xSFP+ | 2.5Gbps RJ45 x 12, 1Gbps SFP x 2, 10Gbps SFP+ x 2 | 2.5Gbps RJ45 x 12, 10Gbps RJ45 x 2, 1Gbps SFP x 2, 10Gbps SFP+ x 2 |
| Wireless Models | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Networking Features | |||
| VLAN | Unrestricted | Unrestricted | Unrestricted |
| SD-WAN Dynamic Path Selection | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
What Are the WatchGuard Firebox Advantages?
Growing organizations can’t afford complexity, downtime, or runaway costs. WatchGuard’s next-gen Firebox rackmount appliances deliver enterprise-grade performance and reliability without the premium price tag.
Get Real-World Price-Performance
Firebox rackmount appliances deliver over twice the performance gains in UTM, HTTPS, and BOVPN, tested with all services active. No need to disable security to meet benchmarks, ensuring consistent protection and throughput for demanding environments like branch offices and data centers.
Run Security Services on a Unified Platform
Integrated with WatchGuard Cloud and ThreatSync XDR, Firebox rackmounts offer centralized management, AI-powered correlation, and empowering security integrations. This unified approach reduces complexity, speeds up response times, and strengthens security across endpoints, identities, and networks, all from a single platform.
Rely on Transparent Licensing
With multi-speed ports, scalable memory, and redundancy options included, Firebox rackmounts eliminate hidden costs. Predictable licensing helps MSPs protect margins, simplify pricing for customers, and deliver enterprise-grade security without surprise fees, ideal for growing businesses and distributed deployments.
Protect More with Trusted Security Services
WatchGuard’s rackmount Firebox models offer more than hardware; they provide powerful security services like advanced threat detection, endpoint protection, identity security, and centralized management, all integrated into WatchGuard’s Security Suites.
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