Firewalls and VPN gateways protect your network perimeter. If these devices lose power, both connectivity and security are compromised—leaving your organization exposed and offline.
Xtreme Power Conversion’s J60 UPS, J60c and J90 UPS provide reliable backup power for firewalls, VPN gateways, and security appliances, ensuring continuous protection against both downtime and cyber risks.
J60-350 (top) J90-1.5kLiD (bottom)
Why Firewalls & VPN Gateways Need UPS Protection
- Maintain Connectivity: Without firewall uptime, branch offices, remote workers, and cloud apps are disconnected.
- Protect Security: If a firewall or security gateway drops, the perimeter is exposed until power is restored.
- Support VPN Access: A UPS for VPN gateways ensures secure remote connections and site-to-site tunnels stay active.
- Avoid Business Disruption: Industries like healthcare, finance, and government require continuous firewall availability to meet compliance standards.
- Enable Remote Management: UPS backup keeps security teams connected to firewalls and appliances for updates or troubleshooting.
Target Security Platforms Supported
Xtreme Power UPS systems are compatible with all leading firewall and security appliance brands, including:
- Fortinet Firewalls – UPS for Fortinet firewall deployments in branch and enterprise networks.
- Palo Alto Networks Firewalls – UPS for Palo Alto firewall appliances securing VPNs and cloud gateways.
- Cisco ASA / Firepower – UPS backup for Cisco ASA and Firepower security gateways.
- Sophos Firewalls – UPS for Sophos firewall appliances in SMB and enterprise environments.
- Check Point Security Gateways – UPS support for Check Point perimeter security platforms.
UPS Solutions for Firewalls & Security Appliances
J60 UPS or J60c UPS– The World’s Smallest LFP UPS (350VA, 600VA) with a 15-year battery life. Ideal for branch office firewalls, VPN gateways, and small security appliances where space is limited.
J90 UPS – Slim LFP UPS (1000VA, 1500VA) with a 15-year battery life. Designed for rack-mounted firewalls and VPN concentrators in IDF closets or small data rooms. Includes remote outlet control to reboot firewalls and load prioritization to keep critical gateways online longer.
P91Li UPS – Compact LFP UPS (1500VA, 2000VA, 3000VA) with a 15-year battery life. Provides extended runtime, faster recharge, and a small footprint — ideal for enterprise firewall deployments from vendors like Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco, Sophos, and Check Point.
P91 Lead Acid UPS – The P91 1–3 kVA online UPS delivers rack/tower flexibility, near-unity PF, LCD display, and scalable runtime from minutes to hours.
Firewall UPS Comparison
| Model | Capacity | Battery Type | Battery Life | Key Features | Recommended Applications |
| J60 orJ60c | 350VA, 600VA | LFP | 15 years | World’s Smallest UPS, compact design | Branch office firewalls, VPN gateways, small security appliances |
| J90 | 1000VA, 1500VA | LFP | 15 years | Slim design, remote outlet control, load prioritization | Rack-mounted firewalls, VPN concentrators, IDF closets |
| P91Li | 1500VA, 2000VA, 3000VA | LFP | 15 years | Longer runtime, fast recharge, compact footprint | Enterprise firewalls from Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco, Sophos, Check Point |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why do firewalls need UPS protection?
A: Without a firewall, your organization loses both connectivity and perimeter defense. A UPS for firewalls and security appliances ensures continuous uptime.
Q: Can the UPS reboot a firewall or security gateway remotely?
A: Yes. The J90 UPS features remote reboot control with outlet-level management, allowing IT staff to remotely power cycle Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Sophos, and Check Point appliances.
Q: How long will a UPS keep my firewall online?
A: A J60 UPS can power branch firewalls for 20–30 minutes, while a J90 UPS supports larger appliances for over an hour. Extended runtime models are available for compliance-critical environments.
Q: Are Xtreme Power UPS systems compatible with all major firewall brands?
A: Yes. They support Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Sophos, and Check Point firewalls, along with other leading security appliances.
Q: Where should these UPS systems be installed?
A: Use the J60 UPS in branch or SMB deployments and the J90 UPS in IDF closets, small data rooms, or racks housing enterprise-grade firewalls and VPN gateways.
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Keep Your Network Protected
Don’t let a power outage expose your business to downtime and security risks. Protect your firewalls, VPN gateways, and security appliances with the J60 UPS and J90 UPS from Xtreme Power Conversion.
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