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The Sophos Virtual Firewall (SFOS) is a software-based solution that brings the power of the Sophos XGS Firewall platform to your virtual or cloud environment (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, AWS, Azure). This top-tier license includes Unlimited CPU Cores and Unlimited RAM, designed for the highest possible performance, maximum scalability, and the most demanding enterprise or data center core environments.
This product is bundled with the Xstream Protection Subscription, giving you comprehensive next-generation security features right away, including deep packet inspection, AI threat intelligence, and centralized management via Sophos Central.
Key Features & Benefits (Xstream Protection)
- Maximum Scalability: Licensing allows for unlimited cores and RAM, enabling the virtual firewall to scale with your most demanding needs.
- Virtualized Deployment: Supports VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, AWS, Azure, and other virtual platforms.
- Xstream SSL Inspection: Deep packet inspection on encrypted traffic without performance degradation.
- Zero-Day Protection (Sandstorm): Cloud-based sandboxing to detect and block the latest ransomware and unknown malware.
- Centralized Management: Manage your virtual firewall alongside all your physical appliances and endpoints in Sophos Central.
Why Buy From Softech.store?
- ✔ Sophos Platinum Partner: We are a top-tier, authorized partner for all Sophos licenses.
- ✔ Expert Deployment Support: Our certified engineers can assist with high-availability clustering and complex network integration.
- ✔ Guaranteed Authentic Licenses: Get official Sophos licenses for new subscriptions and renewals.
Virtual Firewall Sizing Comparison
This Unlimited license is the highest performance tier, designed for environments that require unmatched throughput and scalability.
| Specification | 8 Core / 16GB RAM (Previous Tier) | Unlimited Core / Unlimited RAM (This Product) |
|---|---|---|
| Base Cores / RAM | 8 Cores / 16 GB | Unlimited Cores / Unlimited RAM |
| Firewall Throughput (Approx.) | 30.0 Gbps | Up to 70.0 Gbps (Host Dependent) |
| VPN Throughput (Approx.) | 6.0 Gbps | Up to 15.0 Gbps (Host Dependent) |
| Deployment Environment | High-End Data Center / Core Network | Maximum Scale & Telco Environments |
FAQs for Virtual Firewall
Q: Does this virtual firewall support AWS and Azure?
A: Yes. The Sophos Virtual Firewall software can be deployed in private virtualization environments (VMware, Hyper-V) or in public clouds like AWS and Microsoft Azure. This Unlimited Core license maximizes the performance achievable in those environments.
Q: Is the Xstream Protection Bundle required?
A: The Sophos Virtual Firewall requires a subscription license to operate. The Xstream Protection Bundle provides the highest level of security, including Sandstorm sandboxing and network protection, making it highly recommended for any virtual environment.
Q: What determines the "unlimited" performance?
A: The "unlimited" capacity means the license won't restrict you, but the actual throughput you achieve will be entirely dependent on the physical cores, RAM, and network interface card (NIC) resources you dedicate to the virtual machine (VM).