Knowledge Base Digest - September 2024

WatchGuard Technologies is announcing the end-of-sale (EOS) date for the Firebox T45 model. The T45 model will be replaced by the T45-PoE, which offers identical performance and functionality but also includes one PoE port.

Effective April 1, 2025, the T45 will no longer be available for purchase and will be removed from our price list.

EOS and EOL Milestones for T45

Migration Options
Customers looking for a Firebox model with equivalent performance and functionality to the T45 should consider the T45-PoE model. Please note that the T45-PoE has separate SKUs based on the required AC power cord.

Affected Products
This announcement applies to T45 hardware and service licenses. However, renewals will still be available for previously purchased hardware.

Contact Us
WatchGuard is dedicated to providing industry-leading solutions that keep our customers secure. If you have any questions regarding this announcement, please contact your WatchGuard account manager.

For details on WatchGuard’s Global End-of-Life Policy, visit:
WatchGuard Global EOL Policy

For more information on our standard End-of-Life policy, visit:
WatchGuard Standard EOL Policy

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