RE: [cobalt-users] Co-Lo Hardware Firewall

["Tolentino, Elmer" <etolentino@xxxxxxxxx>]

>We are looking at putting one or two servers in at a new co-lo and are
>looking to put in some hardware firewall protection.
>They have said if we put in a small unit they will stick it behind the RAQ4
>and not charge any extra for the space.
>Has any one got any suggestions for this, we need standard services
>dns,ntp,http,ssl,ssh,ftp,smtp,pop3 .. etc but want to close all other ports
>which are not needed.
>Obviously it needs to have a web based administration although I don't see
>any need for VPN support at the moment.
>I have been looking at the Sonicwall soho3 which seems to fit the bill, at
>present 10 IP addresses would be enough and this can be upgraded to 25 or 50
>if needed including VPN support for 25 and above. Although they do charge an
>annual fee for firmware updates etc.

>I know we could do this with ipchains etc but I feel a hardware firewall
>might be a better option and easier for management etc and could also be
>used for more than one server.

>Any one any thoughts or recommendations ?.

>Paul.

We have been using Sonicwall and their biggest drawback is support.  The wait to is a bit long but they have improved.  I have not seen any issues with Soho3 yet and their latest firmware is pretty stable.
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