X Peak

Please note the Firebox X Peak models have now been replaced with the Fireware XTM 8 Series. Rockford IT will support existing X Peak firewalls if required. For details on the XTM 8 firewalls click here.

Do you have an existing X Peak product? Benefit from 25% off the replacement product as part of our 'trade up' promotion. For more details click here.

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For a main office or headquarters of up to 1000 users, WatchGuards highest-performance line of integrated security appliances, Firebox X Peak e-Series uses dynamic, multi-layered security to proactively protect your network. Capable of gigabit throughput, Firebox X Peak has the reliability, redundancy, traffic management, and port density that demanding, high-speed networks require.

Highest-Performance Integrated Security Appliance

Firebox X Peak e-Series: Ideal for Main Office/Headquarters (up to 1000 users)

Models available: Firebox X5500e, Firebox X6500e, Firebox X8500e

Firebox X Peak is the highest-performance line of Unified Threat Management (UTM) appliances from WatchGuard. Capable of gigabit-per-second throughput, it provides the reliability, redundancy, traffic management, and port density that demanding, high-speed networks require. It's powerful, yet easy to deploy and manage using WatchGuard System Manager (WSM) 8.x, an intuitive user interface with real-time monitoring, secure centralized logging, and historical reporting.

With its Intelligent Layered Security, the Firebox X Peak provides stronger security out of the box. It proactively blocks viruses, worms, spyware, trojans, and blended threats, without relying on signatures for zero day protection.

Every Firebox X Peak model integrates: X Peak e series

Dynamic stateful packet firewall
Virtual Private Networking (VPN)
Up to three Gigabit Ethernet ports
Fireware Pro advanced operating system
Intelligent Layered Security (ILS) for zero day protection
Gateway AntiVirus/Intrusion Prevention Service (optional)
URL filtering (optional)
Managed desktop antivirus protection
WatchGuard System Manager 8.0
90-day renewable LiveSecurity Service subscription

Firebox X Peak Delivers...

Unified Threat Management
Firebox X Peak provides comprehensive security by integrating stateful packet firewall, VPN, zero day attack prevention, gateway antivirus, intrusion prevention, anti-spyware, spam blocking, and URL filtering into a single appliance, reducing the time and cost associated with managing multiple-point solutions.

Fireware Pro
Firebox X Peak comes bundled with Fireware Pro, our advanced operating system, providing:

Multi-WAN load sharing and interface failover
Allows up to four ISP connections to distribute traffic and provide failover, increasing performance and uptime
Traffic management and prioritization
Ensures that business-critical applications get the bandwidth they need
Port independence
Any port can be configured as External, Optional (DMZ), or Internal (Trusted)
High Availability (Active/Passive)
Offers redundancy to a standby appliance
Dynamic routing (BGP, OSPF, RIP)
Maximizes network flexibility, redundancy, and efficiency by dynamically updating routing tables

Intelligent Layered Security
Most comprehensive protection available out of the box.

Granular control
Provides the ability to allow file types and location by URL, so threats are stopped while key operations are not interrupted
Pattern matching
Flags and removes high-risk files from the system, such as .exe and scripting files, viruses, spyware, and trojans
Protocol anomaly detection
Blocks potentially malicious traffic that doesn't conform to established protocol standards
Behavior analysis
Identifies and stops traffic from hosts exhibiting suspicious behaviors including DoS, DDoS, and port scans
Dynamic blocking
Detects malicious sources and automatically blocks future traffic
Cloaking
Effectively hides information about vital system services from hackers

Intuitive User Experience with WatchGuard System Manager 8.x

Simple setup
With quick configuration wizards, smart defaults, and drag-and-drop VPN creation to simplify and streamline installation
Interactive, graphical, real-time monitoring
Allows administrator to comprehend network activity at a glance and instantly take preventive or corrective action
Secure, flexible logging, notification, and reporting
Presents security data in standard formats, such as XML, Syslog, SNMP

Security Services
Expand and extend protection with security services, including:

Gateway AntiVirus/Intrusion Prevention Service (AV/IPS) with anti-spyware
Provides robust protection against e-mail-borne threats, spyware, Web-based exploits, and blended threats. Controls IM and P2P usage.
WebBlocker URL filtering
Blocks malicious Web sites, protecting organizations from increased legal liability, lost productivity, and bandwidth depletion
spamBlocker
The industry's best at distinguishing legitimate communications from spam attacks in real time, blocking up to 97% of unwanted e-mail

Model Upgradeability and Expandability

Upgradeable
Upgrade to any higher model within the line with a simple license key as your performance requirements increase
Expandable
Use license keys to easily add features and capabilities as needed, including Gateway AV/IPS, spam blocking, and URL filtering

Easily upgrade your Firebox X Peak. Contact us to find out how.

Expert Guidance and Support
Firebox X Peak is backed by our LiveSecurity Service, the most comprehensive support and maintenance offering in the industry, providing:

Up-to-the-minute security warnings
Software updates
Technical support
Advance hardware replacement
Training, tutorials, and self-help resources

Access to Expert Guidance and Support
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