Price (Inc. Tax): KSh696,000
The Netgate Firewall 8200 Appliance is a high-performance, enterprise-grade security gateway designed to deliver exceptional firewall, routing, and VPN capabilities for modern networks. Built by Netgate and powered by the industry-renowned pfSense Plus software, the Netgate Firewall 8200 is engineered to meet the demanding requirements of enterprises, managed service providers, data centers, and distributed branch environments.
As organizations increasingly rely on secure, high-speed connectivity to support cloud computing, remote work, IoT devices, and real-time applications, the need for a powerful and reliable firewall solution becomes critical. The Netgate Firewall 8200 addresses these needs with a combination of multi-gigabit throughput, advanced security features, flexible connectivity, and scalable architecture, making it one of the most capable appliances in its class.
At the core of the Netgate Firewall 8200 is an 8-core Intel Atom C3758R processor running at 2.4 GHz, combined with 16GB of DDR4 RAM, delivering exceptional performance for firewall, routing, and VPN workloads. This powerful hardware platform is enhanced with Intel QuickAssist Technology (QAT) and AES-NI encryption acceleration, enabling faster processing of encrypted traffic and improved overall system efficiency.
The result is a Netgate Firewall 8200 capable of delivering over 18 Gbps of Layer 3 routing and firewall throughput, ensuring that even the most demanding network environments can operate without bottlenecks.
This level of performance makes the Netgate Firewall 8200 ideal for organizations that require high-speed data processing, such as:
One of the standout features of the Netgate Firewall 8200 is its versatile and flexible network interface configuration. It includes a mix of high-speed ports designed to support a wide range of deployment scenarios:
This combination allows network administrators to design and optimize their infrastructure based on specific requirements, whether connecting to fiber networks, high-speed switches, or traditional Ethernet devices.
The presence of multiple independent interfaces also enables advanced configurations such as:
The Netgate Firewall 8200 is powered by pfSense Plus, one of the most trusted and widely used firewall platforms in the world. This software provides a comprehensive suite of security features, including:
With these capabilities, organizations can protect their networks against cyber threats, unauthorized access, and data breaches while maintaining optimal performance.
The appliance also supports IPsec VPN throughput exceeding 3 Gbps, enabling secure and high-speed communication between remote offices and cloud environments.
The Netgate Firewall 8200 is designed to adapt to a wide range of deployment scenarios. Its high throughput and flexible port configuration make it suitable for:
Its scalability ensures that businesses can expand their network infrastructure without needing to replace their firewall solution.
The Netgate Firewall 8200 comes equipped with a 128GB NVMe M.2 SSD, providing fast and reliable storage for system operations, logs, and configurations.
Unlike traditional storage solutions, NVMe technology offers significantly faster read and write speeds, improving system responsiveness and reducing latency. This is particularly important for applications involving heavy logging, analytics, and real-time monitoring.
Despite its powerful hardware, the Netgate Firewall 8200 is designed with efficiency and practicality in mind. It features a 1U rack-mountable chassis, making it easy to integrate into standard server racks.
The appliance includes an actively controlled cooling system that adjusts fan speed based on temperature, ensuring optimal performance while maintaining relatively quiet operation compared to other devices in its class.
This makes it suitable for deployment in environments where noise levels must be minimized, such as office server rooms or shared IT spaces.
The Netgate Firewall 8200 offers a user-friendly web-based interface for configuration and management. Administrators can easily:
Additionally, the system supports command-line access for advanced users, providing full control over network configurations.
For organizations that require maximum uptime, the Netgate Firewall 8200 supports high availability (HA) configurations, allowing two units to operate in tandem. In the event of a failure, the secondary unit automatically takes over, ensuring uninterrupted network operation.
This feature is particularly important for mission-critical environments such as:
The Netgate Firewall 8200 is versatile enough to support a wide range of applications, including:
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.