Right-size GajShield Firewall India to the traffic you inspect.
The headline firewall number assumes every inspection engine is off. Switch on the DLP and scanning you bought the box for, then pick the model, bundle and term that fit.
GajShield Data Security Firewall at a glance
Why GajShield anchors most Indian data security firewall estates.
- OEM
- GajShield Infotech Pvt. Ltd., a Mumbai company making network security since 2002. Its Data Security Firewall is a next-generation firewall with a context-based Data Leak Prevention engine built in, ICSA Labs certified, and designed and supported in India.
- India route
- GajShield is an Indian OEM sold through the channel. Genuine appliances and subscriptions come through authorised partners with INR billing and a GST invoice, and the firewall is listed on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) for public-sector procurement.
- Range
- From the desktop GS15nu and GS20nu for SOHO and small offices, through the GS40nu to GS160dc for SME, up to the GS240dc to GS980dc enterprise range and the GS1060dc-class data-centre models.
- Pricing shape
- Hardware appliance once, with a base licence (firewall, VPN, bandwidth management, load balancing, failover), plus an annual subscription bundle. A SOHO GS15nu starts around ₹50,000 and a GS20nu around ₹74,500 before bundle; enterprise models run into lakhs.
- India compliance fit
- A Made-in-India firewall that keeps inspection and logs in the country suits the DPDP Act 2023, the CERT-In 180-day log-retention directive and RBI and SEBI frameworks. Its gateway DLP maps directly to data-protection obligations.
The GajShield Data Security Firewall ranges Sirius Star supplies
Pick the range that matches the use case. We size the mix in the free 30-minute review.
GajShield GS15nu / GS20nu (SOHO)
The desktop range for a SOHO, a branch or a small office. The GS15nu carries four gigabit ports and around 1.8 Gbps of raw firewall throughput, the GS20nu a little more. The number that matters is the UTM throughput, roughly 210 to 260 Mbps once inspection is on, which is what your real internet load must sit under. For a single small site this is usually the whole conversation.
- GS15nu and GS20nu desktop for SOHO and small offices
- Four gigabit ports, HA active-active or active-passive
- Size to the 210 to 260 Mbps UTM figure, not the headline
- The whole conversation for most single small sites
GajShield GS40nu / GS80dc / GS160dc (SME)
The mid-range for a growing SME, a busy head office or a multi-department site. Firewall throughput runs from 2.75 Gbps on the GS40nu to 8.5 Gbps on the GS160dc, but the UTM figures, roughly 360 Mbps to 1.1 Gbps, are what you size against once DLP and threat inspection are on. This is the band where the gap between the headline and the real number is widest, so right-sizing here saves the most.
- GS40nu, GS80dc and GS160dc for SME and campus
- Widest gap between headline and UTM throughput
- More ports and expandable slots than the SOHO range
- Where right-sizing saves the most money
GajShield GS240dc to GS980dc (Enterprise)
The high end for an enterprise core or a large multi-site business. Firewall throughput runs from 14 Gbps on the GS240dc up to 63 Gbps on the GS980dc, with redundant power and expandable port modules on the larger boxes. Buyers here usually have a network team, so the value is honest sizing to inspected traffic, an HA pair for links that cannot go dark, and a bundle that matches what will actually run.
- GS240dc, GS360dc, GS560dc, GS960dc, GS980dc for the core
- 14 to 63 Gbps firewall throughput, high UTM headroom
- Redundant power and expandable port modules
- HA pairs and honest sizing for network teams
GajShield GS1060dc-class and the DLP engine
The data-centre range, GS1060dc and above, pushes firewall throughput past 75 Gbps for a large core or a service provider. Across the whole line, GajShield’s real differentiator is the context-based Data Leak Prevention engine that inspects data at the gateway, over web and email, independent of the port used. That engine lives in the Complete subscription bundle, so match the bundle to the box if data protection is why you are buying.
- GS1060dc-class for data-centre and carrier cores
- Firewall throughput past 75 Gbps
- Context-based DLP over web and email at the gateway
- DLP is in the Complete bundle, so match bundle to box
GajShield Data Security Firewall vs Fortinet, Sophos, SonicWall
All four are honest choices. Most Indian buyers land on the first option for service depth and ecosystem fit.
| Brand | Where it wins | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| GajShield Data Security Firewall | Made in India with a context-based DLP engine built into the firewall, so data-leak prevention sits at the gateway rather than in a separate product. Data and logs stay in the country, it is GeM-listed for public-sector buyers, and local support and price are strong. The natural pick where data sovereignty and gateway DLP matter most. | Indian SMBs, exporters, government and PSU buyers and data-leak-conscious businesses that want an Indian-made firewall with DLP built in and support they can reach. |
| Fortinet FortiGate | The strongest inspected throughput per rupee thanks to its security-processor ASIC design, SD-WAN built in, and one of the widest authorised channels in India. Deep global threat intelligence and a single OS from branch to data centre. | Businesses that want maximum security throughput on a budget and a single firewall family across every site, where raw performance per rupee outweighs Made-in-India sourcing. |
| Sophos XGS | Strong central cloud management through Sophos Central and tight integration with Sophos endpoint protection, so a firewall and endpoints share signals. Familiar and well supported in the Indian mid-market. | Businesses already running Sophos endpoints that want firewall and endpoint managed from one console, and value that integration over an Indian-made option. |
| SonicWall | Aggressive pricing at the SOHO and small-branch end and a familiar SMB feature set. Competes hardest with the GajShield desktop range on entry price. | Cost-first small businesses and branches where the lowest entry price outweighs gateway DLP and Indian data sovereignty. |
How a Sirius Star GajShield procurement runs
Free 30 minute review first. Then a written quote in 24 working hours.
Sizing and DLP audit
Free. We take the traffic you actually inspect, your user count and your sites, and work out the UTM throughput the firewall really has to clear, plus whether you need the DLP bundle for your data-protection goals.
Model, bundle and policy map
We map you to the right GajShield model, the subscription bundle that includes the features you will run, DLP included where you need it, and the outline of the data-leak policy to configure.
Written quote
The model, the bundle and the term in one written quote through the authorised Indian channel, on genuine hardware, with GST billing in rupees and deployment included.
Deployment and handover
Certified engineers configure the box, write the DLP rules, turn inspection on properly and set logging for your audit, then hand over a firewall that is sized and running right.
Buying a GajShield Firewall in India: A Sizing and Bundle Field Guide
The whole decision in one three-page PDF: why the headline throughput is the wrong number, how to size to UTM throughput, which subscription bundle actually includes DLP, why the data-leak policy matters as much as the box, and the 8-point checklist before any GajShield PO.
- Why firewall throughput is the wrong number to size on
- How to size to your real UTM throughput
- Which bundle includes the DLP you came for
- The 8-point GajShield buying checklist
GajShield Data Security Firewall India FAQ
Common questions about this brand for Indian buyers. Hover any underlined term for a plain-English definition.
What does a GajShield firewall cost in India?
A SOHO GajShield GS15nu starts around ₹50,000 and a GS20nu around ₹74,500 for the appliance, before the subscription bundle. SME models like the GS40nu and GS160dc run higher, and enterprise GS240dc-class boxes into lakhs. The final price depends on the model, the subscription tier and the term, so treat these as starting points and get a written channel quote in rupees.
Which GajShield bundle includes data-leak prevention?
GajShield’s context-based Data Leak Prevention ships in the Complete subscription bundle only. The Basic bundle covers antivirus, URL and application filtering and IPS, and Premium adds anti-spam, but neither includes DLP. If data-leak prevention is why you are buying GajShield, you need the Complete bundle, and you need someone to write the DLP policy for web and email.
How do I choose the right GajShield model?
Size to your UTM throughput, the traffic you will run with IPS and DLP on, not the headline firewall throughput on the datasheet. The headline is measured with every engine off and can be five to nine times the real inspected figure. Add your user count and sites, and the right model usually becomes clear. Most small Indian offices land on a GS15nu or GS20nu.
Is GajShield a good fit for DPDP and Indian data residency?
Yes. GajShield is made in India, so inspection and logs can stay in the country, which suits the DPDP Act’s data-residency expectations. Its gateway DLP maps directly to data-protection obligations, it is ICSA Labs certified, and it is listed on the Government e-Marketplace for public-sector procurement. Forward its logs to your SIEM from day one to satisfy the CERT-In 180-day retention rule.
Should I buy a GajShield firewall online to save money?
Be careful. A GajShield subscription must register against a genuine appliance for real updates and support. Grey-market and some marketplace units will not register, which leaves you without genuine DLP updates or support when the box matters most. Buying through the authorised Indian channel costs a little more up front and is cheaper over the life of the firewall because the subscription and support actually work.
Not sure your GajShield bundle even includes the DLP you bought it for?
That is exactly what the free audit answers. Send your model, your bundle and your inspected traffic, and it confirms whether DLP is licensed and whether the box is sized right. The written quote lands in 24 working hours.
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