UPDATE: Information in this blog post is no longer up to date. Please see the latest information here:
https://partnernews.sophos.com/en-us/2021/02/products/updated-xg-firewall-v18-which-hardware-models-are-supported/

1. Xg-1150 10-42
2. Xg 1150 Vs 1175
3. Xg 115 / 115w Rev.3

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With the launch of XG Firewall v18 growing ever nearer, many of your customers will be planning for their software upgrade ahead of time, or maybe even considering a migration to XG from another firewall platform.

We will detail here which hardware models can upgrade to XG v18 and where a hardware refresh would be necessary to support an upgrade.

. The displayed front image is of the XG 115 and XG 135 device and the back is of the XG 115w and XG 135w. 1 x COM (RJ45) 2 x USB 2.0 1 x Micro USB 4 x GbE copper port 1 x GbE SFP (shared) 1 x HDMI Power Supply Connector for optional 2nd redundant power supply 2 x external antenna (XG 105w and XG 115w only) Status LEDs (w-model has additional. XG 115/115w Rev.3: 4 GBPS: 1 GBPS: 560 MBPS: 950 MBPS: 375 MBPS: 4 x GE copper 1 x SFP. (shared) 802.11ac, 2x2 MIMO, 2 external antennas, single radio 2.4 or 5 GHz: XG 125/125w Rev.3: 7 GBPS: 1.275 GBPS: 1.5 GBPS: 1.53 GBPS: 400 MBPS: 8 x GE copper 1 x SFP. 802.11ac, 3x3 MIMO, 3 external antennas, single radio 2.4 or 5 GHz: XG 135/135w Rev.3: 7.

The good news is that all current and previous XG and SG Series hardware models with at least 4 GB of RAM can upgrade – a valid license is also necessary, of course. The XG 86 and 106 models were previously introduced specifically to address this requirement.

Restrictions for Previous Revisions

Any model with less than 4 GB cannot upgrade to v18.

XG v18 and Beyond Hardware Support Policy

This graphic provides an overview of the planned support policy.

• Any model which is not supported in v18 will continue to be supported on v17.5
• Any model which is only supported up to v18, e.g. older XG/SG revisions, can remain on v18 and will continue to receive support in line with our overall support policy

A complete overview of all models can be found at the bottom of this post.

Note: *Models with less than 4 GB are not supported in v18.

Determining the Revision Number of an Appliance

Customers may not know which revision they’re currently on.

• The revision number appears on the silver label which can usually be found on the underside of the appliance (near the manufacture date) but that may not be accessible if the hardware is mounted in a rack.
• You can also determine the revision number from the serial number. This is explained in this Knowledge Base article: https://community.sophos.com/kb/en-us/118143

Model by Model Overview of XG v18 Support

The following tables show a model by model view of the XG/SFOS hardware support policy for both current and previous XG and SG Series hardware.

Xg-1150 10-42

* Model has less than 4 GB RAM

The Sophos XG115W wirelessappliance is

designed to provide the optimal balance

between performance and protection – for

diverse IT environments. These entry-level

Xg 1150 Vs 1175

desktop firewalls are the ideal choice for budget-

Xg 115 / 115w Rev.3

conscious small businesses, retail and small

or home offices. Because it is equipped with integrated wireless LAN, you can have an all-in-one network security and hotspot solution without the need for additional hardware. The Intel dual-core technology makes them highly efficient and as they're fanless, they won't add unwanted noise to your office space.

We’ve engineered the XG Firewall to deliver outstanding performance. With 3.5 Gbps firewall throughput, 900 Mbps IPS throughput and 350 Mbps VPN throughput, the XG115W effortlessly handles multiple tasks simultaneously. And with an interface designed to eliminate unnecessary complexity, Sophos XG enables you to use the powerful features without needing to become an IT security expert.

The Sophos XG firewall is the ultimate security package. Our appliances are built using Intel multi-core technology, solid-state drives, and accelerated in-memory content scanning. In addition, Sophos FastPath packet optimization technology ensures you'll always get maximum throughput. You get all the next-gen features you need plus features you can’t get anywhere else - including our revolutionary Security Heartbeat™, full web application firewall, and complete email anti-spam, encryption and DLP. No extra hardware. No extra cost. Simply choose what you want to deploy.

Sophos XG Firewall takes an innovative approach across all areas of network security. From the way firewalls are managed, to the way they report information and how they work with other security systems around them, giving you an unprecedented level of simplicity, insight, and advanced threat protection. Sophos XG Firewall is also available as a software installer for Intel x86 and Virtual environments including VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, and Citrix.