Barracuda F18 Firewalls

Barracuda F18. Enterprise-grade security. Small-business simplicity.

The Barracuda CloudGen F18 brings full next-generation firewall protection, Secure SD-WAN, and zero-touch deployment to small offices and remote sites. It runs the same complete security stack as Barracuda's largest appliances, just sized for a handful of users and a single desk or wiring closet.

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F18 Key Specs

Firewall Throughput

3.0 Gbps

SD-WAN Throughput

1.0 Gbps

Threat Protection Throughput

630 Mbps

Concurrent Sessions

160,000

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F18 at a Glance

Performance

Firewall throughput: 3.0 Gbps
SD-WAN throughput: 1.0 Gbps
IPS throughput: 900 Mbps
NGFW throughput: 670 Mbps

Ports & Form Factor

Form factor: Desktop
Ports: 5x GbE copper
Concurrent sessions: 160,000

Security Stack

Stateful firewall & IPS, application control, TLS/SSL inspection, web filtering, dual antivirus, and Advanced Threat Protection sandboxing — all in a single security stack.

Management & Support

Managed individually or at scale through Barracuda Firewall Control Center, with zero-touch deployment, REST API access, and active-passive high availability.

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F18 FAQ

What is the Barracuda CloudGen F18 best suited for?

The F18 is designed for small offices, remote workers, and branch locations. It delivers 3.0 Gbps of firewall throughput along with full next-generation firewall and Secure SD-WAN capabilities in a desktop chassis.

Does the F18 include Secure SD-WAN out of the box?

Yes. Every CloudGen Firewall F-Series model, including the F18, ships with Secure SD-WAN, allowing you to bond up to 24 broadband uplinks per connection and replace costly MPLS circuits.

What throughput can I expect from the F18?

Barracuda rates the F18 at 3.0 Gbps of firewall throughput, 1.0 Gbps of SD-WAN throughput, and 630 Mbps of threat protection throughput with IPS, application control, and web filtering active. Actual results vary with configuration and enabled features.

Can the F18 be centrally managed alongside other Barracuda firewalls?

Yes. The F18 can be enrolled in a Barracuda Firewall Control Center for unified policy management, template-based configuration, and zero-touch deployment across your fleet.

What support and warranty options are available for the F18?

The F18 is backed by Barracuda Energize Updates for firmware, IPS, and web filter updates, with optional Instant Replacement Service for next-business-day hardware replacement and 24/7 technical support.

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Barracuda Firewall Appliance F18B

Recommended for 36 - 50 User Network

Threat Protection Throughput: 340 Mbps

Site-to-Site VPN Tunnels: Unpublished

Concurrent Sessions: 80,000

Appliance Only -- Includes 90-Days of Firmware Updates
Manufacturer Part #: BNGF18b
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Energize Update for Barracuda CloudGen F-Series Firewall F18 - 1 Month

Firmware & security updates

8x5 standard technical support

Feature enhancements & bug fixes

Optional participation in Barracuda Early Release Firmware Program

Manufacturer Part #: BNGF18a-e
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Barracuda CloudGen Firewall Appliance F18 Advanced Threat Protection Subscription 1 Month

Firmware & security updates

8x5 standard technical support

Feature enhancements & bug fixes

Optional participation in Barracuda Early Release Firmware Program

Manufacturer Part #: BNGF18a-e
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Instant Replacement for Barracuda CloudGen F-Series Firewall F18 - 1 Month

Replacement unit shipped next business day

24x7 technical support

Hardware refresh every 4 years

Manufacturer Part #: BNGF18a-h
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Malware Protection for Barracuda CloudGen F-Series Firewall F18 - 1 Month

Provides gateway-based Protection against malware, viruses, spyware, and PUAs

Fueled by Barracuda's global threat intelligence network

Advanced heuristics detection techniques keep you safe from the latest threats

Manufacturer Part #: BNGF18a-m
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Advanced Remote Access for Barracuda CloudGen F-Series Firewall F18 - 1 Month

Customizable & easy-to-use portal-based SSL VPN

Sophisticated Network Access Control functionality

Allows enforcement of minimum Windows client security prerequisites before being allowed access to the network

Unlimited concurrent SSL VPN user sessions

Manufacturer Part #: BNGF18a-vp
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F18 at a Glance

Performance

Ports & Form Factor

Security Stack

Management & Support

Not sure the F18 is the right fit?

F18 FAQ

Ready to deploy the F18?

You'll always get our best prices when you're signed in!

Barracuda Firewall Appliance F18B

Energize Update for Barracuda CloudGen F-Series Firewall F18 - 1 Month

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall Appliance F18 Advanced Threat Protection Subscription 1 Month

Instant Replacement for Barracuda CloudGen F-Series Firewall F18 - 1 Month

Malware Protection for Barracuda CloudGen F-Series Firewall F18 - 1 Month

Advanced Remote Access for Barracuda CloudGen F-Series Firewall F18 - 1 Month

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