WatchGuard Firebox FireboxV Firewall

Traditional hardware firewalls often struggle to keep pace with the dynamic scaling and consolidation demands of modern virtualized data centers. The WatchGuard FireboxV Large solves this by delivering enterprise-grade network security as a virtual appliance, eliminating the need for dedicated physical hardware while maintaining full feature parity with WatchGuard's physical Firebox models. Running on VMware ESXi or Microsoft Hyper-V, it provides comprehensive threat protection, high throughput, and centralized management for large enterprises and data centers.

Who is it for

This virtual firewall is ideal for organizations with virtualized data centers, private cloud infrastructures, or distributed branch offices that require scalable, centrally managed security. It supports up to 6000 users and is designed for large enterprises needing high-performance protection without the overhead of physical appliances.

Main features

• Virtual appliance for VMware ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V
• Firewall throughput up to 10 Gbps, VPN throughput up to 2.5 Gbps
• Support for up to 6000 users and 2000 branch office VPN tunnels
• Comprehensive security services: Gateway AntiVirus, IPS, WebBlocker, Application Control, SpamBlocker, APT Blocker, DLP, TDR
• Centralized management via WatchGuard Dimension, WatchGuard Cloud, or Web UI
• High availability and SD-WAN capabilities
• Includes 3-year Standard Support

Specifications

• Deployment Type: Virtual Appliance
• Supported Hypervisors: VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V
• Recommended vCPUs: 8
• Recommended RAM: 8 GB
• Firewall Throughput: Up to 10 Gbps
• VPN Throughput: Up to 2.5 Gbps
• UTM Throughput: Up to 1.8 Gbps
• Max Branch Office VPN Tunnels: 2000
• Max Mobile VPN Tunnels: 2000
• Virtual Interfaces: 10
• Security Algorithms: 3DES, AES (128/192/256-bit), SHA-2
• Routing Protocols: BGP4, OSPF, RIP
• Management: WatchGuard System Manager v.11+, CLI, Web UI
• Form Factor: Software
• Licensing Model: Subscription-based

Tips

For optimal performance, allocate the recommended 8 vCPUs and 8 GB RAM per FireboxV instance. Use WatchGuard Dimension or Cloud for centralized monitoring and reporting across mixed physical and virtual deployments. Ensure your hypervisor environment meets the necessary resource reservations to maintain high availability and throughput.