Sophos XG 230 Firewall Security Appliance (No SSD) Sophos Sophos XG 230 Firewall Security Appliance — No SSD Installed (Bare Appliance) 6x GbE Copper Ports 2x GbE SFP Ports FlexiPort Expansion Slot 8GB DDR4 RAM No SSD — Open Firewall OS Ready Overview
This listing is for a Sophos XG 230 1U rackmount firewall appliance, removed from a working environment. The XG 230 is built on standard Intel x86 server-grade hardware with 8GB DDR4 RAM, 6 Gigabit copper ports, 2 Gigabit SFP fiber ports, and a FlexiPort expansion slot for additional connectivity modules.
This unit does not include an SSD/storage drive. Because Sophos's XG/XGS firmware and licensing are tied to the original storage media, this appliance will not boot into Sophos's proprietary OS out of the box. However, since the hardware underneath is a standard x86 platform, this makes it an excellent low-cost base for installing a free, open-source firewall/router operating system of your choice (e.g., pfSense, OPNsense, or a general-purpose Linux distribution) on a drive you supply. This is a popular and well-documented repurposing path for decommissioned Sophos/Fortinet/SonicWall-style appliances in the homelab and small business community.
Specifications ModelSophos XG 230 (Rev. 2) Memory8 GB DDR4 RAM StorageNot included — no SSD installed Network Ports6x Gigabit copper RJ45 (1/LAN, 2/WAN, 3/DMZ, 4, 5, 6) + 2x Gigabit SFP Expansion1x FlexiPort expansion slot for optional connectivity module Management/Console1x RJ45 COM/console port USB2x USB 3.0 Front PanelLCD status display with navigation buttons (Up/Down/Esc/Enter) Form Factor1U rackmount Original Firmware Throughput (per Sophos spec)Up to 20 Gbps firewall / 1.7 Gbps VPN (rated for stock Sophos OS; actual performance under third-party OS will vary) What's Included
- Sophos XG 230 appliance (bare unit, no storage)
Not Included
- SSD/storage drive
- Power cord
- Sophos software license or subscription
- Rack mounting kit/brackets
- Original retail box
Condition Functional pull, removed from a working environment. Sold as a bare appliance with no SSD installed — a compatible drive is required to install an OS before use. Light cosmetic wear may be present as shown in photos; no cracks or damage affecting function. No calibration certificate applicable (networking hardware). Ideal For Hobbyists, homelabbers, and small businesses looking for a capable x86 firewall/router platform to run a free open-source firewall OS (pfSense, OPNsense, etc.) at a fraction of the cost of new hardware. Buyer will need to supply their own SSD/storage drive and install their OS of choice. Shipping Ships from Vancouver, WA. Carefully packaged to prevent damage in transit. Combined shipping available on multiple items — message before purchase to arrange. Item pictured is the actual item you will receive. Please review all photos and specifications carefully before purchasing. Feel free to message with any questions prior to offerding/buying.
