Barracuda F280 Firewalls

Barracuda F280. Full-featured protection for growing branch networks.

The Barracuda CloudGen F280 is built for branch offices and mid-size sites that need more throughput and port density than an entry-level box, without stepping up to rack-mount hardware. It combines next-generation firewall protection, Secure SD-WAN, and built-in Wi-Fi in a compact desktop chassis.

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F280 Key Specs

Firewall Throughput

4.8 Gbps

SD-WAN Throughput

1.5 Gbps

Threat Protection Throughput

1.5 Gbps

Concurrent Sessions

300,000

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F280 at a Glance

Performance

Firewall throughput: 4.8 Gbps
SD-WAN throughput: 1.5 Gbps
IPS throughput: 2.0 Gbps
NGFW throughput: 1.6 Gbps

Ports & Form Factor

Form factor: Desktop
Ports: 12x GbE copper + 4x GbE SFP, Wi-Fi
Concurrent sessions: 300,000

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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F280 FAQ

What is the Barracuda CloudGen F280 best suited for?

The F280 is designed for branch offices and mid-size sites. It delivers 4.8 Gbps of firewall throughput along with full next-generation firewall and Secure SD-WAN capabilities in a desktop chassis.

Does the F280 include Secure SD-WAN out of the box?

Yes. Every CloudGen Firewall F-Series model, including the F280, 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 F280?

Barracuda rates the F280 at 4.8 Gbps of firewall throughput, 1.5 Gbps of SD-WAN throughput, and 1.5 Gbps of threat protection throughput with IPS, application control, and web filtering active. Actual results vary with configuration and enabled features.

Can the F280 be centrally managed alongside other Barracuda firewalls?

Yes. The F280 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 F280?

The F280 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 F280C

Recommended for 201 - 300 User Network

Threat Protection Throughput: 1.0 Gbps

Site-to-Site VPN Tunnels: Unpublished

Concurrent Sessions: 250,000

Appliance Only -- Includes 90-Days of Firmware Updates

Manufacturer Part #:BNGF280C
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Barracuda CloudGen Firewall Appliance F280 Advanced Threat Protection Subscription 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 #: BNGF280a-a
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Barracuda CloudGen Firewall Appliance F280 Advanced Remote Access Subscription 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 #: BNGF280a-vp
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Barracuda CloudGen Firewall Appliance F280 Malware Protection Subscription 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 #: BNGF280a-m
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Barracuda CloudGen Firewall Appliance F280 Instant Replacement Subscription 1 Month

Replacement unit shipped next business day

24x7 technical support

Hardware refresh every 4 years

Manufacturer Part #: BNGF280a-h
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Barracuda CloudGen Firewall Appliance F280 Energize Updates Subscription 1 Month

Firmware & security updates

8x5 standard technical support

Feature enhancements & bug fixes

Optional participation in Barracuda Early Release Firmware Program

Manufacturer Part #: BNGF280a-e
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Barracuda Firewall Appliance F280C

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Barracuda CloudGen Firewall Appliance F280 Malware Protection Subscription 1 Month

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F280 at a Glance

Performance

Ports & Form Factor

Security Stack

Management & Support

Weighing the F280 against other branch office models?

F280 FAQ

Ready to deploy the F280?

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

Barracuda Firewall Appliance F280C

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall Appliance F280 Advanced Threat Protection Subscription 1 Month

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall Appliance F280 Advanced Remote Access Subscription 1 Month

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall Appliance F280 Malware Protection Subscription 1 Month

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall Appliance F280 Instant Replacement Subscription 1 Month

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall Appliance F280 Energize Updates Subscription 1 Month

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