WatchGuard Firebox M4600 & M5600
Top of the Line Performance & Security
With firewall output of over to 60 Gbps and UTM output up to 11 Gbps, the Firebox M4600 and M5600 are our fastest Firebox appliances ever. This level of performance, paired with important security, flexible high-port density, redundant power supplies, and affordability makes these the best solutions for distributed, hub-and-spoke type deployment scenarios.
Typically deployed at the corporate headquarters, these appliances function the “hub” appliance, responsible for managing and securing all communications between the head office and every one remote employee and little business sites. WatchGuard Dimension, which is included at no additional cost, provides a collection of huge data visibility and reporting tools that instantly identify and distill key network security threats, issues and trends, accelerating the power to line meaningful security policies across the whole network.
What’s more, the Firebox M4600 and M5600 allow businesses to feature the network interface modules that best suit their environment.
Compare Firebox M4600 and 5600, alongside another port-rich Firebox model, in performance, ports, VPN tunnels and more
| Ideal For | Recommended User Count |
Firewall | AV | IPS | UTM | VPN | 1 Gig Ports | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
M670
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Corporate Data Centers & Distributed Enterprises |
850 | 34 Gbps | 6.2 Gbps | 10.4 Gbps | 5.4 Gbps | 7.6 Gbps | 8x GbE, 1x Module Optional: 8×1 Gb fiber, 4×10 Gb fiber, 8×1 Gb copper |
M4600
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Corporate Data Centers & Distributed Enterprises |
1500 | 40 Gbps | 9 Gbps | 13 Gbps | 8 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 8 (included) Optional: 8 Gb, 8 Gb fiber, 4×10 Gb fiber, 2×40 Gb fiber |
M5600
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Corporate Data Centers & Distributed Enterprises |
7500 | 60 Gbps | 12 Gbps | 18 Gbps | 11 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 8 Gb, 4×10 Gb fiber (included) Optional: 8 Gb, 8 Gb fiber, 4×10 Gb fiber, 2×40 Gb fiber |
Total Protection
Every network needs a full magazine of scanning engines to guard against spyware, viruses, malicious apps, data leakage, botnets, and additional. WatchGuard’s award-winning network security platform not only provides the most complete suite of unified security controls on the market moment, but we’ve consistently been the first to offer results for addressing new and evolving network threats including ransomware and advanced malware.
Learn moreFuture-Proof Your Network
When IT pros have greater port density options, they will customize their port configuration to satisfy current requirements, while ensuring the flexibility to adapt because the network evolves. Module options for the M4600 and M5600 include 4 x 10Gb fiber, 8 x 1Gb fiber, 8 x 1Gb copper, 2 x 40Gb fiber, 1 x 40Gb copper – and any combination of those will be deployed within the M4600 and M5600 two empty bays. Just Imagine, no more costly rip- and- replace scripts.
Always Know What’s Happening on Your Network
WatchGuard understands the significance of network visibility and continues to deliver industry-leading results that help customers discover dangerous activities before they come massive problems. With WatchGuard Dimension you’ll point significant network activities to need immediate corrective or individual actions directly from the interactive, real-time monitoring. All logging and reporting functions also included with purchase, with over 100 dashboards and reports including PCI and HIPAA.
Easily Deploy & Manage Many Appliances
Distributed organizations will especially appreciate the intuitive tools that support policy creation, management, and enforcement across multiple locales. Avoid having network administrants onsite to configure remote devices with WatchGuard’s zero-touch RapidDeploy point. RapidDeploy saves time and resources on original configuration and deployment of network security by enabling IT to easily dispatch new devices to remote locales and have them automatically download templated configurations.
Coveted NSS Rating Goes to Firebox M4600
When NSS Labs published its 2017 Security Value Map ™ for Next Generation Firewalls( NGFW) report, WatchGuard garnered a Recommended ranking. Our Firebox M4600 earned this status because of its excellent overall scores in every area of testing – including security effectiveness, performance, stability and trustability, as well as total cost of ownership.
Quick Facts
3 ways to manage your appliance, including feature-rich intuitive centralized console, a command interface, or web UI for access from anywhere, anytime.
Even with all UTM security scanning engines enabled, UTM throughput can reach over 11 Gbps.
To maximize port utilization, any of the ports will be configured as Internal, External, or Optional.
High availability ensures maximum uptime. Buy two M4600s or M5600s for an active/passive high availability pair and receive 50% off the price of the second device.
