WatchGuard Firebox · M6850

WatchGuard Firebox M6850

Maximum Firebox hardware headroom with integrated 25 Gb and 100 Gb connectivity for data-centre edge and high-density networks.

Technical information reviewed: 2026-07-28

Processor24-coreIntel Xeon
Maximum built-in link100Gb QSFP28
Memory64GB DDR5 ECC
Product overview

Security designed for the intended environment.

Firebox M6850 provides the greatest hardware and built-in connectivity headroom in the current high-performance M Series.

Its 24-core Xeon processor, 64 GB DDR5 ECC memory, integrated 25 Gb and 100 Gb interfaces, OCP expansion and hot-swappable redundant components make it suitable for data-centre edge, high-density campus cores and demanding enterprise security architectures.

Capabilities

Key benefits

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Maximum platform headroom

Support high-growth and high-density security architectures.

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Integrated 100 Gb connectivity

Connect modern data-centre and core-network infrastructure.

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Large high-speed interface set

Use 10 Gb, 25 Gb and 100 Gb links in one platform.

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Hot-swappable redundancy

Maintain critical operations during component replacement.

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OCP 3.0 expansion

Extend connectivity as future network requirements evolve.

Deployment planning

Recommended environments and licensing

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Recommended deployment

Data-centre edge security, high-density campus cores, large enterprise networks, service-provider infrastructure and environments requiring 100 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 24-core Xeon
Memory
64 GB DDR5 ECC
Storage
256 GB M.2 PCIe SSD

Interfaces

Network
8 × 1G RJ45; 6 × 1G SFP; 10 × 10G SFP+; 4 × 25G SFP28; 2 × 100G QSFP28

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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