Operating Instructions Foreword We are pleased to welcome you as a new customer of our Sophos XGX appliances. To install and configure the hardware appliance you can use the following documents: Hardware Quick Start Guide: Connection to the system peripherals in a few steps...
Operating Instructions CE Labeling, FCC and Approvals The XGS 2100/2300/3100/3300 appliances comply with CB, CE, UL, FCC, ISED, VCCI, CCC, KC, BSMI, RCM, NOM, Anatel. Important Note: For computer systems to remain CE and FCC compliant, only CE and FCC compliant parts may be used.
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LAN Ports Type Speed Comment 1–8 RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps Ports 1/2 can be configured as a bypass pair. F1–F2 1 Gbps (XGS 2100/2300 only) F1–F2 SFP+ 1/10 Gbps (XGS 3100/3300 only) F3–F4 1 Gbps (XGS 3100/3300 only) Other Ports Type...
Either the LED is not working or the SFP+ connector is operating at a speed below 1,000 Mbps. LCD and Control Keys The XGS 2100/2300/3100/3300 have an LCD and an operating unit with four membrane keys. In the LCD, 16 characters per line can be displayed. SOPHOS...
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1. v to Cont. Factory Reset 2. Confirm Network Menu Shutdown 3. Shutdown 1. v to Cont. Shutdown 1. Confirm Network Menu Reboot 4. Reboot 1. v to Cont. Reboot 1. Confirm Main Menu Not Configured 4. HA Info XGS 2100/2300/3100/3300...
Shows Firmware Menu Second item 2. Factory Reset Factory Reset Press down key to continue ENTER 1. v to Cont. Factory Reset Asks for Confirmation 2. Confirm? Factory Reset under progress ENTER Firmware Version Factory Reset Complete SFOS xx.xx.xx XGS 2100/2300/3100/3300...
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Firmware Menu Shows Firmware Menu Fourth item 4. Reboot Factory Reset Press down key to continue ENTER 1. v to Cont. Factory Reset Asks for Confirmation 1. Confirm? Reboot under progress ENTER Firmware Version Reboot Complete SFOS xx.xx.xx XGS 2100/2300/3100/3300...
The supplied parts are indicated in the Hardware Quick Start Guide. Mounting Instructions The XGS 2100/2300/3100/3300 appliances are designed for use in racks. Please consider the following security tips: Important note: Functional reliability outside of a rack cannot be guaranteed.
Library). SFP/SFP+ Ports The XGS 2100/2300/3100/3300 models offer a variety of SFP/SFP+ ports allowing you to plugin various GBICs (transceivers) to connect to fiber or copper networks. The abbreviation SFP GBIC stands for small form-factore plugable GigaBit interface converter, a flexible interface which changes electronic signals into optical signals.
If you want to connect to the RJ45 COM port please use a RJ45 to DB9 Adapter cable (not provided with the unit). The Pin-out for this cable is shown in the table below. Sophos RJ45 Pinout This pinout is compatible with Cisco Straight (X2) pinout serial cables.
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