WatchGuard Firebox · M4850

WatchGuard Firebox M4850

Entry to high-performance rack-mounted Firebox security with 25 Gb connectivity and enterprise-grade hardware resilience.

Technical information reviewed: 2026-07-28

Processor12-coreIntel Xeon
High-speed connectivity25Gb SFP28
Memory32GB DDR5 ECC
Product overview

Security designed for the intended environment.

Firebox M4850 is the entry model in WatchGuard’s high-performance rack-mounted M Series. It is designed for organizations outgrowing conventional midrange firewalls and requiring stronger scalability, 25 Gb connectivity and enterprise-grade hardware reliability.

Hot-swappable redundant power supplies and fans, ECC memory and an OCP 3.0 expansion bay support critical campus, core and data-centre edge deployments.

Capabilities

Key benefits

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High-performance growth path

Move beyond midrange platforms for larger traffic and inspection requirements.

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25 Gb connectivity

Integrate high-speed campus, core and data-centre networks.

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Hot-swappable redundancy

Replace power supplies and cooling fans while maintaining service.

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OCP 3.0 expansion

Add supported 25 Gb or 100 Gb network interface options.

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Enterprise platform consistency

Retain Fireware and WatchGuard Cloud management capabilities.

Deployment planning

Recommended environments and licensing

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Recommended deployment

Large headquarters, campus networks, data-centre edge security, high-volume VPN environments and enterprises requiring 25 Gb connectivity.

Licensing and services

Available with WatchGuard Standard Support, Basic Security Suite or Total Security Suite, subject to model eligibility and current WatchGuard licensing. ITMAP ASIA recommends confirming the required security services, subscription term, support level and renewal requirements before quotation.

Specifications

Technical information

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Hardware

Processor
Intel Granite Rapids-D HCC 12-core Xeon
Memory
32 GB DDR5 ECC
Storage
128 GB M.2 PCIe SSD

Interfaces

Network
8 × 1G RJ45; 4 × 1G SFP; 6 × 10G SFP+; 2 × 25G SFP28

Expansion

Module bay
OCP 3.0 PCIe Gen 5 ×8

Power

Supply
2 × hot-swappable redundant 600 W power supplies

Cooling

Fans
4 × hot-swappable fans

Physical

Form factor
1U rackmount; 9 kg
Official resources

Product documents and WatchGuard links

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Technical information checked against official WatchGuard sources on 2026-07-28. Confirm current vendor documentation before quotation.

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