WatchGuard Firebox M495 Premium 4hr Replacement Service

For organizations that cannot afford downtime, the WatchGuard Firebox M495 Premium 4hr Replacement Service delivers a guaranteed hardware replacement within four hours of a confirmed failure. Unlike standard warranty options that rely on return-and-repair cycles, this service ensures a replacement appliance is shipped immediately, keeping your security posture intact. The Firebox M495 itself is a high-performance 1U rackmount security appliance built for mid-sized to distributed enterprise networks, offering multi-gigabit threat prevention and flexible connectivity.

Highlights

• 4-hour hardware replacement shipment after failure confirmation
• Premium 24x7 technical support included
• Designed for WatchGuard Firebox M495 appliances
• Minimizes network downtime with rapid hardware swap
• Ideal for businesses with strict uptime requirements

In daily use

When a hardware issue is detected, a simple call to WatchGuard's Premium support line initiates the replacement process. A replacement Firebox M495 is dispatched within four hours, allowing your IT team to restore services quickly. The M495's 11.5 Gbps firewall throughput, 3.5 Gbps UTM throughput, and 4.5 Gbps VPN throughput ensure that even during a hardware transition, network performance remains robust. With 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports, optional 10 Gigabit SFP+ modules, and support for up to 6 million concurrent connections, the M495 handles demanding traffic loads. Security services such as IPS, Gateway AntiVirus, Application Control, APT Blocker, and Threat Detection and Response provide comprehensive protection.

Full specifications

• Service type: Hardware replacement service
• Replacement SLA: 4-hour shipment
• Applicable model: WatchGuard Firebox M495
• Support level: Premium (24x7 technical support)
• Firewall throughput: 11.5 Gbps
• UTM throughput: 3.5 Gbps
• VPN throughput: 4.5 Gbps
• Network interfaces: 8x 1 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45)
• Expansion slots: 2x 10 Gigabit SFP+ (optional modules)
• Concurrent connections: 6,000,000
• New connections per second: 120,000
• Branch office VPN tunnels: 2000
• Mobile VPN tunnels: 1000
• Form factor: 1U Rackmount
• Security services: IPS, Gateway AntiVirus, WebBlocker, Application Control, APT Blocker, DLP, TDR, DNSWatchGO, Intelligent Sandbox
• Management: Centralized Management, Cloud-managed ready
• Redundant power: Optional/Available
• USB ports: 2x USB 3.0
• Console port: 1x RJ45

Final note

This replacement service is a strategic investment for businesses that rely on continuous network security. By ensuring rapid hardware replacement, it safeguards your operations against unexpected failures and keeps your Firebox M495 performing at its best.