Sophos XGS 88 Security Firewall Appliance is a robust, second-generation desktop firewall designed for small to medium businesses and branch offices. Engineered with a fanless design, it ensures whisper-quiet operation, making it ideal for noise-sensitive environments. Delivered with a streamlined single-CPU architecture, the XGS 88 supports Sophos Firewall OS v21+ and leverages Xstream virtual FastPath technology, which dramatically accelerates traffic throughput, including IPsec VPN traffic.

Featuring four fixed 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet copper ports, this firewall supports faster-than-gigabit networking without costly 10Gb infrastructure upgrades. Its powerful performance metrics include an impressive 9,900 Mbps firewall throughput, 6,000 Mbps IPsec VPN throughput, and 2,000 Mbps for NGFW and IPS, ensuring reliable protection for business-critical applications.

Additional connectivity includes management interfaces with COM RJ45 and micro-USB console ports, as well as USB 2.0 (front) and USB 3.0 (rear) ports for expanded functionality. The appliance supports modular options such as an optional 5G cellular module for redundant internet connectivity and offers a Wi-Fi 6 variant known as the XGS 88w.

Sophos XGS 88 combines energy efficiency, silent operation, and high-performance security to meet the demands of modern digital offices while enforcing next-generation firewall (NGFW) and advanced threat protection policies.

Key benefits and features:

• Gen‑2 desktop architecture with enhanced performance and energy efficiency


• Fanless, silent operation perfect for office environments


• 4x 2.5GbE copper Ethernet ports for seamless high-speed networking


• High throughput for firewall, VPN, IPS, and threat protection measures


• Virtual FastPath traffic acceleration technology (SFOS v21+ required)


• Multiple management options including USB and COM ports


• Optional 5G cellular module support for failover or fixed wireless access