Competitive Trade-In: WatchGuard Firebox M5600 with 3-Year Basic Security Suite

Turn a traditional firewall upgrade into a strategic security upgrade with our competitive trade‑in program for the WatchGuard Firebox M5600. This enterprise‑grade appliance delivers faster, more comprehensive protection through Unified Threat Management (UTM) features, allowing you to consolidate perimeter security, threat prevention, and secure connectivity under one robust platform. With firewall speeds up to 60 Gbps and UTM capabilities up to 11 Gbps, the M5600 is designed to safeguard growing networks, support advanced applications, and simplify security management across your organization.

• All‑in‑one Unified Threat Management. The Firebox M5600 combines firewall protection, intrusion prevention, anti‑malware, application control, URL filtering, and VPN services into a single, scalable security device, reducing the need for multiple security products and simplifying policy management.
• Enterprise‑grade performance. Engineered to handle large traffic loads, the M5600 delivers firewall throughput up to 60 Gbps and UTM throughput up to 11 Gbps, ensuring low latency and high availability for critical business applications and remote locations.
• 3‑year Basic Security Suite included. Kickstart your security with a comprehensive license that covers essential threat prevention features, updates, and ongoing protection as your network evolves and expands.
• Streamlined deployment with trade‑in convenience. Trade in another manufacturer’s firewall and migrate to WatchGuard with ease, leveraging familiar management workflows while gaining modern features, centralized policy control, and simplified licensing.
• Flexible, scalable security for growing networks. The M5600 is purpose‑built for mid‑to‑large enterprises, supporting secure remote access, site-to-site VPN, and advanced threat prevention that scales with your organization’s needs.

Technical Details of Competitive Trade Into WatchGuard Firebox M5600 with 3-yr Basic Security Suite

• Product model: WatchGuard Firebox M5600 (enterprise‑class network security appliance configured for Unified Threat Management).
• Firewall throughput: Up to 60 Gbps, enabling rapid inspection of high‑volume traffic while preserving application performance and user experience.
• UTM throughput: Up to 11 Gbps, offering robust threat prevention without crippling network latency for essential services.
• Included licenses: 3‑year Basic Security Suite, covering core protection capabilities and ongoing updates to security signatures and features.
• Security features: Integrated firewall, intrusion prevention, anti‑malware, application control, URL filtering, VPN (site‑to‑site and remote access), and centralized policy management to enforce consistent protections across the network.
• Form factor: Enterprise‑grade network security appliance designed for rack‑mount installation and scalable hardware deployment.
• Management and integration: Designed to work with WatchGuard’s management ecosystem for unified visibility, policy orchestration, and streamlined administration across multiple sites and devices.

How to install Competitive Trade Into WatchGuard Firebox M5600 with 3-yr Basic Security Suite

• Verify eligibility and gather the trade‑in device, along with any required documentation, to ensure a smooth transition to the WatchGuard platform.
• Physically deploy the Firebox M5600 in a suitable rack or cabinet, connect power, and secure physical access to protect the device from tampering.
• Connect the appliance to your network topology using appropriate interfaces and cabling, ensuring a clean path for traffic entering and leaving the security perimeter.
• Power up the device and perform an initial boot sequence, then access the local management interface to begin the configuration process.
• Import or recreate security policies from your existing setup, apply the 3‑year Basic Security Suite license, and configure VPNs, traffic rules, and threat prevention settings to match your security objectives.
• Validate the deployment with traffic tests, health checks, and policy verification, and enable ongoing monitoring through WatchGuard’s management tools to maintain visibility and quick response to threats.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is included with the 3‑year Basic Security Suite? A: The 3‑year Basic Security Suite includes core threat prevention capabilities such as firewall protection, intrusion prevention, anti‑malware, application control, URL filtering, and VPN functionality, along with regular updates to signatures and protections.
• Q: Is this trade‑in offer compatible with all WatchGuard appliances? A: The program is designed for the Firebox M5600 and related WatchGuard devices as part of a migration to an integrated security platform, with eligibility determined by the trade‑in process and device compatibility.
• Q: Can I migrate existing policies from my current firewall? A: Yes, migration paths are available to help transfer security policies and configurations where possible, reducing downtime and preserving intended protections during the transition.
• Q: Do I need to purchase additional licenses after the 3‑year period? A: Additional licenses and upgrades may be required to extend features or refresh protections beyond the included 3‑year Basic Security Suite, depending on your organization’s security needs and policy requirements.
• Q: What deployment scenarios does the Firebox M5600 support? A: It supports perimeter security for mid‑to‑large networks, site‑to‑site VPNs, remote access VPN for mobile users, and centralized management across multiple locations with scalable threat prevention.
• Q: How does the M5600 improve performance compared to older firewall solutions? A: The M5600 delivers higher throughput for both firewall inspection and UTM services, enabling deeper threat prevention without introducing noticeable latency, which helps preserve application performance and user experience.