Sangfor NGAF45 M4500-F-I Next Generation Firewall in Dubai
A compact Sangfor NGAF appliance for small-enterprise and branch security, with integrated firewall, application control, IPS, VPN and web-application protection capabilities. Buyers should size the appliance against enabled security services, connection load and licensing requirements rather than firewall throughput alone.
What is the Sangfor NGAF45?
The Sangfor NGAF45 is the NGAF family model documented as M4500-F-I, a desktop next-generation application firewall aimed at small enterprises and branch offices. It is used to control network traffic, enforce application and URL policies, inspect threats, provide VPN connectivity and consolidate several gateway security functions in one appliance. Organizations considering the NGAF45 should first confirm whether its tested throughput, connection capacity, six Gigabit Ethernet interfaces and available subscription bundles match the intended site. The most important sizing point is the security workload: enabling IPS, anti-virus and other inspection functions can reduce usable throughput compared with basic firewall testing. FourTeck can help determine model suitability, subscription choice, VPN requirements, deployment topology and quotation scope for a Dubai or UAE project.
Verified Sangfor NGAF45 Specifications
| Specification | M4500-F-I / NGAF45 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Next Generation Application Firewall |
| Generation | Generation 2 in the referenced Sangfor datasheet |
| Form factor | Desktop |
| Firewall throughput | 2 Gbps* |
| NGFW throughput | 1.4 Gbps* |
| WAF throughput | 1.4 Gbps* |
| IPS + WAF throughput | 1.2 Gbps* |
| Threat protection throughput | 1 Gbps* |
| IPsec VPN throughput | 250 Mbps* |
| Maximum IPsec VPN tunnels | 300 |
| Concurrent TCP connections | 250,000 |
| New TCP connections | 10,000 |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB SSD |
| Network ports | 6 × 10/100/1000 Base-T |
| Serial / USB | 1 × RJ45 serial, 2 × USB |
| Maximum power | 60 W |
| Operating temperature | 0°C to 45°C |
| Humidity | 5% to 90%, non-condensing |
| Dimensions | 175 × 275 × 45 mm (L × W × H) |
| Weight | 2.3 kg |
| Dual power supply | Not available |
| Certifications shown in datasheet | CE, FCC |
*Sangfor states that throughput figures are laboratory measurements and real-world results vary with configuration and network conditions. Firewall throughput is measured with 1518-byte UDP packets; NGFW and threat-protection tests enable different security functions.
Core Security Functions
The documented software set includes firewalling, application rules, URL filtering, IPS, anti-virus, DoS/DDoS protection, bandwidth management, data leakage prevention, risk and vulnerability functions, security reporting and Sangfor cloud threat intelligence capabilities. Some advanced services are license or bundle dependent, so the exact entitlement must be checked before procurement.
Networking and VPN
The NGAF45 supports physical, sub-interface, VLAN and aggregated interface configurations, together with static and policy-based routing plus RIP, OSPF and BGP. The datasheet also lists Sangfor VPN, IPsec VPN and SSL VPN support, with SD-WAN automatic path selection. VPN licensing and remote-user counts should be confirmed against the selected subscription bundle.
Management and Visibility
Management capabilities include SNMP v1/v2c/v3, Syslog, a real-time vulnerability scanner and centralized management. Sangfor also describes centralized administration for multi-site NGAF deployments, which can be relevant when Dubai headquarters and branch locations need common visibility and policy control.
Sangfor NGAF45 Subscription and Licensing Choices
The appliance should not be ordered on hardware identity alone. Sangfor’s NGAF45 ordering guide documents Essential, Premium and Ultimate bundles offered in 1-, 2-, 3- or 5-year increments, plus selected à-la-carte security licenses and hardware-support services. The correct combination depends on the features and support level required.
| License / service | Ordering family | Buyer consideration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Bundle | ESS-45-1/2/3/5Y | Covers the base bundle defined in the referenced ordering guide, including firewall, application control, IPS and related functions. |
| Premium Bundle | PM-45-1/2/3/5Y | Adds Engine Zero and Neural-X capabilities to the listed base bundle. |
| Ultimate Bundle | ULT-45-1/2/3/5Y | Includes Premium functions plus additional platform and response elements described by Sangfor; current entitlements should be reconfirmed before purchase. |
| Neural-X | FNX45-1/2/3/5Y | Cloud threat-intelligence and advanced-threat service in the referenced guide. |
| Engine Zero | FEZ45-1/2/3/5Y | AI-powered malware-detection service listed for the model. |
| WAF / anti-defacement option | WAFL45-1/2/3/5Y | Adds the web-application security functions listed in the ordering guide; confirm current licensing terms. |
When the NGAF45 May Fit — and When to Compare Another Model
| Requirement | NGAF45 may fit when | Confirm before ordering |
|---|---|---|
| Branch or small-enterprise gateway | A compact desktop appliance and Gigabit copper interfaces are suitable for the site design. | Internet bandwidth, inspected traffic level, user/device count and expected growth. |
| Security inspection | Expected threat-protection load remains within realistic capacity. | Which IPS, anti-virus, WAF, application-control and reporting functions will be enabled. |
| VPN deployment | The 250 Mbps tested IPsec figure and tunnel scale align with the branch requirement. | Site-to-site tunnels, SSL VPN users, encryption requirements and licensing. |
| Interface design | Six Gigabit copper ports are sufficient. | Need for fiber/SFP, 10 GbE, bypass interfaces or expansion. These are not provided on the documented M4500-F-I. |
| Resilience | Single-appliance power design is acceptable or resilience is handled at architecture level. | The documented model does not have a dual power supply. Higher-resilience requirements may justify another appliance or HA design. |
Deployment and Compatibility Considerations
For a Dubai branch, headquarters edge or secondary-firewall deployment, the physical appliance should be checked against the existing WAN handoff, LAN segmentation plan, switching environment, routing design and remote-access requirements. The NGAF45 datasheet lists six copper Gigabit interfaces and no SFP or SFP+ ports, so fiber handoffs may require external media conversion or a different firewall model.
The appliance supports routing protocols including RIP, OSPF and BGP, as well as NAT, VLAN interfaces, aggregated interfaces, DHCP, DNS and SNMP. These capabilities do not remove the need for migration planning. Existing firewall objects, VPN peers, authentication sources such as LDAP/RADIUS, public IP addressing, certificate requirements and change windows should be documented before configuration.
What to Confirm Before Ordering Sangfor NGAF45 in Dubai
- Exact model identity: M4500-F-I / NGAF45
- Required appliance quantity
- Current Sangfor lifecycle and UAE availability
- Internet and inter-site bandwidth
- Expected concurrent-user and connection load
- Required security inspection features
- Essential, Premium, Ultimate or separate licenses
- Subscription duration
- SSL VPN user requirement
- IPsec site-to-site VPN count
- Copper-versus-fiber interface requirement
- High-availability and power-resilience requirement
- Installation, migration and configuration scope
- Support-service level and renewal plan
Buyer Questions
Does the Sangfor NGAF45 require a subscription?
The hardware can be identified separately, but many security services and support entitlements depend on the selected Sangfor bundle or à-la-carte license. Confirm the required subscription and term before ordering.
Is 2 Gbps the expected real-world security throughput?
No. The 2 Gbps figure is the vendor’s laboratory firewall-throughput result. The datasheet lists lower figures when NGFW or threat-protection functions are enabled, and actual performance varies by traffic profile and configuration.
Can the NGAF45 connect directly to fiber?
The referenced M4500-F-I hardware table lists six Gigabit Base-T ports and no SFP or SFP+ interfaces. If the ISP or network design requires native fiber, compare another model or account for a suitable external handoff design.
Can FourTeck help with migration from another firewall?
FourTeck can scope migration and configuration assistance based on the existing firewall platform, rule base, VPNs, routing, authentication, public services and agreed change window. The exact work should be included in the quotation.
FourTeck Product Guidance
FourTeck can review the NGAF45 against branch size, security inspection load, VPN use, interface needs and subscription requirements before preparing a quotation.
Installation and Configuration
Where required, the project scope can include firewall configuration, security policies, VPN setup, routing, logging, migration planning and deployment coordination.
UAE Quotation
Contact FourTeck to confirm current UAE availability, applicable subscription options, support choices, lead time and the complete bill of materials.
Request Sangfor NGAF45 Pricing and Configuration Advice
Share your site bandwidth, user count, VPN requirements, security features, interface type and preferred subscription term. FourTeck can use those details to confirm whether the NGAF45 is the right fit or whether another Sangfor firewall should be evaluated.
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