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Sophos Web Security and Control

Stop malware, block anonymizing proxies, and control internet use

Tech specs

WS500 WS1000 WS1100
Web appliances - hardware
Max concurrent users 250 500 1500
Processor Dual core Dual core Quad core
Hard drive 250 GB SATA 160 GB SATA 1 TB SATA
Power supply Single 100/240V Single 100/240V Single 100/240V
SM2000 SM5000
Management appliances - hardware
Redundancy n/a yes
Processor Quad core Quad core
Hard drive 1 TB SATA 2 TB SATA
Power supply Single 100/240V Dual hot-swap 100/240V
All appliances - software
On-board software
  • Sophos bi-directional scanning engine with anti-spyware, anti-virus and anti-malware
  • Sophos URL filtering across 54 content categories
  • Management console and dashboard
  • Patent pending anonymizing proxy detection technology and HTTPS-encrypted filtering
  • System alerting and notification
  • Active Directory integration
  • Hardened Linux operating system optimized for Sophos software
Additional information
  • Installation: 1U rack mount
  • Regulatory/safety certification: UL, CE, FCC, VCCI, C-Tick, TUV-GS, SABS, RoHS, WEEE
  • Hardware warranty: Up to 3-year advance replacement (subject to valid software licensing)
  • Certifications: CIPA compliance, Network Testing Labs Award