Sourcefire DC750x
The Sourcefire DC750x is an intrusion prevention system tailor-made for administrators to secure networks and meet compliance mandates with minimal administrative attention. The simplicity of IPSx is backed by the industry’s best detection offered at an attractive price point.
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Sourcefire DC750x
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Simple Setup, Administration, and Compliance
Setup:
Installation of the system takes just minutes. Sourcefire IPSx makes implementing and managing an IPS simple through its centralized management and intuitive GUI. You are protected out of the box with a default security policy created and maintained by the industry-leading Sourcefire Vulnerability Research Team™ (VRT) to keep pace with emerging threats. The system receives updates automatically so your protection is always current.
Administration:
Users can easily administer the system through:
- High-level dashboards
- Security events summary and details
- Standard and trending reports
Compliance:
IPSx helps achieve compliance requirements, including:
- PCI DSS: Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard
- SOX: Sarbanes-Oxley
- HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
- GLBA: Gramm-Leach Bliley Act
Effective Security
IPSx features the same industry-leading inspection engine and rule set as other Sourcefire® solutions. Recognition of Sourcefire products includes:
- Best detection in the Network IPS Comparative Group Test conducted by NSS Labs
- Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Network IPS Appliances
- Best IDS/IPS from SC Magazine
- ICSA Labs Certified
Attractive Cost of Ownership
IPSx is not only offered at an attractive price point, but it will also save you time and money in the long run.
Model | DC750x | IPSx250 | IPSx500 | IPSx1000 |
Performance and Functionality | ||||
Appliance Type | Management | Sensor | Sensor | Sensor |
Supported Line Speed (IPS) | - | 250Mbps | 500Mbps | 1Gbps |
Monitoring Interfaces | - | (8) Copper RJ45 | (8) Copper RJ45 | (8) Copper RJ45 |
10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | ||
Integrated Fall-Open Faces | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Management Interfaces | RJ45 | RJ45 | RJ45 | RJ45 |
Management Interfaces Speed | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
Typical Latency | - | < 1 millisecond | < 1 millisecond | < 1 millisecond |
Maximum IPS Event Storage | 20 million | - | - | - |
Maximum IPS Event Rate (per second) | 2000 | - | - | - |
Maximum IPSx Sensors Managed | 10* | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Memory (RAM) | 2GB | 4GB | 4GB | 4GB |
Disk Capacity | 500GB | 160GB | 160GB | 160GB |
Dual Power Supplies | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Physical and Environmental | ||||
Form Factor | 1U | 1U | 1U | 1U |
Dimensions (D x W x H) | 27.19 x 16.9 x 1.7 inches | 20 x 16.93 x 1.7 inches | 20 x 16.93 x 1.7 inches | 20 x 16.93 x 1.7 inches |
Shipping Weight (lbs) | 33lbs | 39lbs | 39lbs | 39lbs |
Power Supply | 9.5 Amp max @ 110V AC | 6.3 Amp max @ 110V AC | 6.3 Amp max @ 110V AC | 6.3 Amp max @ 110V AC |
4.75 Amp max @ 220V AC | 3.2 Amp max @ 220V AC | 3.2 Amp max @ 220V AC | 3.2 Amp max @ 220V AC | |
BTU Rating (per hour) | 1660 | 1200 | 1200 | 1200 |
Operating Temperature | 10˚C - 35˚C | 10˚C - 35˚C | 10˚C - 35˚C | 10˚C - 35˚C |
RoHS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |