Sophos XG Firewall Upgrade Guide
Maximize the performance and lifespan of your Sophos XG Firewall. Every upgrade option below is verified compatible.
Verified Specifications
| Processor Options | Sophos XGS Series (multi-core CPU + Xstream Flow Processor): desktop XGS 87-138 (incl. 2nd-gen 88/108/118/128/138), 1U XGS 2100-4500, 2U XGS 5500/6500/7500/8500 |
| Networking Options | Firewall throughput: XGS 87 3.85 Gbps to XGS 6500 120 Gbps; Xstream SSL/TLS up to 16 Gbps |
| Specification Source | Sophos official documentation (verified 2026-07-02) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Upgrade Networking
Stepping up from 1GbE to 10GbE or 25GbE eliminates network bottlenecks for VM migration, iSCSI storage traffic, and backup windows. Most modern workloads benefit from at least 10GbE.
IA8B1CSUS Sophos Xgs 87 with 1YR Xstream Protection (us)
IA8B3CSUS Sophos Xgs 87 with 3YR Xstream Protection (us)
ITFZTCHD1 Sophos 10GBASE SFP+ DAC Twinax Cable 1M
ITFZTCHD3 Sophos 10GBASE SFP+ DAC Twinax Cable 3M
Itfztchlr 10GBASE-LR SFP+ Transceiver
Itfztchlx 1000BASE-LX SFP Transceiver
Upgrade Accessories
Rails, bezels, cable management arms, and drive caddies keep your server organized and serviceable. Replacing worn accessories extends the physical life of your equipment.
APXZTCHCB Apx Ceiling Mount Bracket Kit
RMXZTCHAA Sophos Rackmount Kit for Xgs 87(W)/107(W) Models
Upgrade Power Supplies
Higher-wattage PSUs provide headroom for future upgrades — more RAM DIMMs, GPUs, or additional drives. Redundant hot-swap PSUs also protect against single-point power failures.
XA1ATCHPS PSU for Xgs 87/107
XA1DTCHPS PSU for Xgs 116/126/136/138
XA8BTCHPS Sophos Spare Power Supply for Xgs 87(W)/107(W) Models (without Cord)
XG2ATCHPS Sophos Spare Power Supply for Xgs 2100/2300 Models
XG3BTCHPS Sophos Spare Power Supply for Xgs 3100/3300 Models
XG4CTCHPS Sophos Spare Redundant Power Supply for Xgs 4300/4500 Models
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