hardware-firewall WatchGuard Firebox FireboxV

Virtualized data centers and cloud environments often struggle to maintain the same level of perimeter security as physical network appliances. The WatchGuard FireboxV XLarge addresses this gap by delivering enterprise-grade firewall capabilities as a virtual appliance, eliminating the need for dedicated hardware while preserving advanced threat protection and centralized management.

Who is it for

This solution is ideal for enterprises running virtualized infrastructure on VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, KVM, or Citrix XenServer. It suits service providers offering segmented network security for multiple tenants, IT teams managing mixed hardware and virtual fleets, and organizations requiring HTTPS inspection, application control, and multi-WAN support.

Main features

• Comprehensive security services: Gateway AntiVirus, Intrusion Prevention, WebBlocker, SpamBlocker, Application Control, APT Blocker, Data Loss Prevention, and Threat Detection and Response.
• Flexible deployment on industry-standard hypervisors with support for up to 10 virtual network interfaces.
• High performance: firewall throughput up to 1 Gbps, VPN throughput up to 300 Mbps, and UTM throughput up to 150 Mbps.
• Centralized management via WatchGuard Cloud or WatchGuard System Manager (WSM), with web UI and scriptable CLI.
• Advanced networking: dynamic routing (BGP4, OSPF, RIP), SD-WAN capabilities, multi-WAN, and active/passive high availability clustering.
• Zero-trust security features: Access Portal and multi-factor authentication, with support for Active Directory, LDAP, RADIUS, and local authentication.
• Includes 3-year Total Security Suite subscription for all security services and updates.

Specifications

• Product type: Virtual network security appliance
• Firewall throughput: up to 1 Gbps
• VPN throughput: up to 300 Mbps
• UTM throughput: up to 150 Mbps
• Concurrent connections: up to 100,000
• Branch office VPN tunnels: 50
• Mobile VPN tunnels: 50
• Recommended resources: 2 vCPUs, 4 GB RAM, 16 GB storage
• Network interfaces: up to 10 virtual interfaces
• Security algorithms: 3DES, AES (128/192/256-bit), SHA-2
• Management: WatchGuard Cloud, WSM, web UI, CLI
• Supported client OS: Windows, macOS, Linux, Solaris
• License: 3-year Total Security Suite included
• High availability: Active/passive clustering
• Authentication: Active Directory, LDAP, RADIUS, local

Tips

Ensure your hypervisor environment meets the recommended resource allocation for optimal performance. For multi-tenant deployments, leverage the virtual appliance's segmentation capabilities to isolate customer networks. Keep the Total Security Suite subscription active to receive continuous threat intelligence and signature updates.