H3C F100-C-A3 Enhanced SMB Next-Gen Firewall
High-Performance SMB Next-Generation Firewall with Enhanced VPN & Application Security
Overview
The H3C F100-C-A3 is the top model in the F100-C SMB firewall family, delivering the highest throughput, largest session capacity, and strongest VPN performance among the A1/A2/A3 lineup.
It is designed for:
-
SMB headquarters
-
Multi-store retail chains
-
Medical/education facilities
-
Growing branch offices
-
Centralized VPN aggregation for small organizations
Compared with A1 and A2, the A3 features:
-
Enhanced CPU performance
-
Higher firewall throughput
-
More concurrent users
-
Larger IPSec tunnel capacity
-
Deeper application visibility
It provides a unified security gateway for SMB environments requiring reliable, always-on protection at the network edge.
Highlights
1. Maximum Performance in the F100-C Series
Ideal for 100-250+ user SMB networks or headquarters requiring:
-
Higher Mbps firewall performance
-
Higher VPN throughput
-
More sessions & connections/sec
2. Unified Threat Visibility
Includes:
-
Application recognition (DPI)
-
User identity management
-
URL filtering (license-based)
-
Policy-based traffic shaping
3. Strong IPSec VPN Engine
Supports:
-
Large-scale IPSec tunnels
-
Hub-and-spoke architecture for branches
-
GRE/mGRE for simplified WAN topologies
-
Remote access VPN for mobile staff
4. Flexible Multi-WAN Deployment
Enables:
-
WAN failover
-
Load balancing
-
MPLS/Internet dual-access
Perfect for businesses needing uninterrupted connectivity.
5. Cloud-Managed Security
Integrates with H3C Cloudnet, allowing:
-
Remote troubleshooting
-
Central policy control
-
Zero-touch provisioning
Recommended Accessories
| Accessory | Description |
|---|---|
| Cat6A cable bundles | Best for high-performance LAN/WAN |
| UPS / surge protector | Keeps firewall running during outages |
| SFP transceivers | If connected via fiber switch uplink |
| Wall/rack brackets | For SMB server rooms |
| USB Flash drive | For auto-config and backup |
Comparison with Similar Models
| Model | Firewall Performance | VPN Strength | Best Scenario |
|---|---|---|---|
| F100-C-A1 | Entry | Basic | Small offices |
| F100-C-A2 | Medium | Medium | SMB branches |
| F100-C-A3 | Highest (series) | Highest (series) | SMB HQ / large branches |
| SecPath F3115-I | Enterprise | Higher | Corporate-level branch |
| SecPath F3000-I100 | High-end | Carrier-class | WAN aggregation / industry IT |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | H3C F100-C-A3 |
| Series | F100-C SMB Firewall Series |
| WAN Ports | 1 × GE RJ45 WAN |
| LAN Ports | 4 × GE RJ45 LAN |
| DMZ Support | Configurable |
| Console Port | 1 × RJ45 |
| USB Port | 1 × USB 2.0 |
| Firewall Throughput | Highest in F100-C series (SMB high-Mbps performance) |
| Concurrent Sessions | Large SMB scale (suitable for 200+ users) |
| New Connections per Second | Higher than A1/A2 |
| VPN Capabilities | IPSec, L2TP, GRE, mGRE, IKEv1/v2 |
| VPN Scale | Supports more tunnels than A1/A2 |
| Security Features | Stateful firewall, ACL, NAT, attack defense, DoS/DDoS |
| Application Identification (DPI) | Extended signature set |
| URL Filtering | Supported (license optional) |
| Routing | Static, policy routing |
| IPv6 Security | Full IPv6 firewall policies |
| QoS | Application or user-based shaping, bandwidth control |
| High Availability | Multi-WAN failover + load balancing |
| Management | Web, CLI, SSH, SNMP, Syslog, Cloudnet, ZTP |
| Power Consumption | < 18 W |
| Form Factor | Compact desktop chassis |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C - 40°C |
| Humidity | 5%-95% RH |
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Quality Certifications
Warranty
100% Low Price Guarantee
Network-switch.com provides high-quality products at low wholesale prices
100% Quality Assurance
All items are ORIGINAL and GENUINE only.
Item conditions are "New Sealed". They are fully tested by H3CIE Certified Engineers.
Free Technical Support
Our FREE Expert Consultancy Support is over the phone, by chat, by email or by login remotely.
100% Money Back Guarantee
You can contact our customer service team to exchange or return any product that you bought from us.
Flexible Secure Payment & Shipment
Verified authorization: Mcafee Secure, VeriSign Secured
Return Material Authorization (RMA) Process
Standard Warranty Policy
Original New Sealed Enterprise Hardware: 3 Years
Original New Sealed Consumer Devices: 1 Year
The Support Contacts
If your H3C products failed, you must contact your sales representative to verify product failure. If the problem still can't correct by remote support methods i.e. email or phone support, the RMA procedure will issue.
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H3C F100-C-A3 Enhanced SMB Next-Gen Firewall
H3C F100-C-A3 Enhanced SMB Next-Gen Firewall
High-Performance SMB Next-Generation Firewall with Enhanced VPN & Application Security
Overview
The H3C F100-C-A3 is the top model in the F100-C SMB firewall family, delivering the highest throughput, largest session capacity, and strongest VPN performance among the A1/A2/A3 lineup.
It is designed for:
-
SMB headquarters
-
Multi-store retail chains
-
Medical/education facilities
-
Growing branch offices
-
Centralized VPN aggregation for small organizations
Compared with A1 and A2, the A3 features:
-
Enhanced CPU performance
-
Higher firewall throughput
-
More concurrent users
-
Larger IPSec tunnel capacity
-
Deeper application visibility
It provides a unified security gateway for SMB environments requiring reliable, always-on protection at the network edge.
Highlights
1. Maximum Performance in the F100-C Series
Ideal for 100-250+ user SMB networks or headquarters requiring:
-
Higher Mbps firewall performance
-
Higher VPN throughput
-
More sessions & connections/sec
2. Unified Threat Visibility
Includes:
-
Application recognition (DPI)
-
User identity management
-
URL filtering (license-based)
-
Policy-based traffic shaping
3. Strong IPSec VPN Engine
Supports:
-
Large-scale IPSec tunnels
-
Hub-and-spoke architecture for branches
-
GRE/mGRE for simplified WAN topologies
-
Remote access VPN for mobile staff
4. Flexible Multi-WAN Deployment
Enables:
-
WAN failover
-
Load balancing
-
MPLS/Internet dual-access
Perfect for businesses needing uninterrupted connectivity.
5. Cloud-Managed Security
Integrates with H3C Cloudnet, allowing:
-
Remote troubleshooting
-
Central policy control
-
Zero-touch provisioning
Recommended Accessories
| Accessory | Description |
|---|---|
| Cat6A cable bundles | Best for high-performance LAN/WAN |
| UPS / surge protector | Keeps firewall running during outages |
| SFP transceivers | If connected via fiber switch uplink |
| Wall/rack brackets | For SMB server rooms |
| USB Flash drive | For auto-config and backup |
Comparison with Similar Models
| Model | Firewall Performance | VPN Strength | Best Scenario |
|---|---|---|---|
| F100-C-A1 | Entry | Basic | Small offices |
| F100-C-A2 | Medium | Medium | SMB branches |
| F100-C-A3 | Highest (series) | Highest (series) | SMB HQ / large branches |
| SecPath F3115-I | Enterprise | Higher | Corporate-level branch |
| SecPath F3000-I100 | High-end | Carrier-class | WAN aggregation / industry IT |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | H3C F100-C-A3 |
| Series | F100-C SMB Firewall Series |
| WAN Ports | 1 × GE RJ45 WAN |
| LAN Ports | 4 × GE RJ45 LAN |
| DMZ Support | Configurable |
| Console Port | 1 × RJ45 |
| USB Port | 1 × USB 2.0 |
| Firewall Throughput | Highest in F100-C series (SMB high-Mbps performance) |
| Concurrent Sessions | Large SMB scale (suitable for 200+ users) |
| New Connections per Second | Higher than A1/A2 |
| VPN Capabilities | IPSec, L2TP, GRE, mGRE, IKEv1/v2 |
| VPN Scale | Supports more tunnels than A1/A2 |
| Security Features | Stateful firewall, ACL, NAT, attack defense, DoS/DDoS |
| Application Identification (DPI) | Extended signature set |
| URL Filtering | Supported (license optional) |
| Routing | Static, policy routing |
| IPv6 Security | Full IPv6 firewall policies |
| QoS | Application or user-based shaping, bandwidth control |
| High Availability | Multi-WAN failover + load balancing |
| Management | Web, CLI, SSH, SNMP, Syslog, Cloudnet, ZTP |
| Power Consumption | < 18 W |
| Form Factor | Compact desktop chassis |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C - 40°C |
| Humidity | 5%-95% RH |
More Details
Quality Certifications
Warranty
100% Low Price Guarantee
Network-switch.com provides high-quality products at low wholesale prices
100% Quality Assurance
All items are ORIGINAL and GENUINE only.
Item conditions are "New Sealed". They are fully tested by H3CIE Certified Engineers.
Free Technical Support
Our FREE Expert Consultancy Support is over the phone, by chat, by email or by login remotely.
100% Money Back Guarantee
You can contact our customer service team to exchange or return any product that you bought from us.
Flexible Secure Payment & Shipment
Verified authorization: Mcafee Secure, VeriSign Secured
Return Material Authorization (RMA) Process
Standard Warranty Policy
Original New Sealed Enterprise Hardware: 3 Years
Original New Sealed Consumer Devices: 1 Year
The Support Contacts
If your H3C products failed, you must contact your sales representative to verify product failure. If the problem still can't correct by remote support methods i.e. email or phone support, the RMA procedure will issue.
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Description
High-Performance SMB Next-Generation Firewall with Enhanced VPN & Application Security
Overview
The H3C F100-C-A3 is the top model in the F100-C SMB firewall family, delivering the highest throughput, largest session capacity, and strongest VPN performance among the A1/A2/A3 lineup.
It is designed for:
-
SMB headquarters
-
Multi-store retail chains
-
Medical/education facilities
-
Growing branch offices
-
Centralized VPN aggregation for small organizations
Compared with A1 and A2, the A3 features:
-
Enhanced CPU performance
-
Higher firewall throughput
-
More concurrent users
-
Larger IPSec tunnel capacity
-
Deeper application visibility
It provides a unified security gateway for SMB environments requiring reliable, always-on protection at the network edge.
Highlights
1. Maximum Performance in the F100-C Series
Ideal for 100-250+ user SMB networks or headquarters requiring:
-
Higher Mbps firewall performance
-
Higher VPN throughput
-
More sessions & connections/sec
2. Unified Threat Visibility
Includes:
-
Application recognition (DPI)
-
User identity management
-
URL filtering (license-based)
-
Policy-based traffic shaping
3. Strong IPSec VPN Engine
Supports:
-
Large-scale IPSec tunnels
-
Hub-and-spoke architecture for branches
-
GRE/mGRE for simplified WAN topologies
-
Remote access VPN for mobile staff
4. Flexible Multi-WAN Deployment
Enables:
-
WAN failover
-
Load balancing
-
MPLS/Internet dual-access
Perfect for businesses needing uninterrupted connectivity.
5. Cloud-Managed Security
Integrates with H3C Cloudnet, allowing:
-
Remote troubleshooting
-
Central policy control
-
Zero-touch provisioning
Recommended Accessories
| Accessory | Description |
|---|---|
| Cat6A cable bundles | Best for high-performance LAN/WAN |
| UPS / surge protector | Keeps firewall running during outages |
| SFP transceivers | If connected via fiber switch uplink |
| Wall/rack brackets | For SMB server rooms |
| USB Flash drive | For auto-config and backup |
Comparison with Similar Models
| Model | Firewall Performance | VPN Strength | Best Scenario |
|---|---|---|---|
| F100-C-A1 | Entry | Basic | Small offices |
| F100-C-A2 | Medium | Medium | SMB branches |
| F100-C-A3 | Highest (series) | Highest (series) | SMB HQ / large branches |
| SecPath F3115-I | Enterprise | Higher | Corporate-level branch |
| SecPath F3000-I100 | High-end | Carrier-class | WAN aggregation / industry IT |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | H3C F100-C-A3 |
| Series | F100-C SMB Firewall Series |
| WAN Ports | 1 × GE RJ45 WAN |
| LAN Ports | 4 × GE RJ45 LAN |
| DMZ Support | Configurable |
| Console Port | 1 × RJ45 |
| USB Port | 1 × USB 2.0 |
| Firewall Throughput | Highest in F100-C series (SMB high-Mbps performance) |
| Concurrent Sessions | Large SMB scale (suitable for 200+ users) |
| New Connections per Second | Higher than A1/A2 |
| VPN Capabilities | IPSec, L2TP, GRE, mGRE, IKEv1/v2 |
| VPN Scale | Supports more tunnels than A1/A2 |
| Security Features | Stateful firewall, ACL, NAT, attack defense, DoS/DDoS |
| Application Identification (DPI) | Extended signature set |
| URL Filtering | Supported (license optional) |
| Routing | Static, policy routing |
| IPv6 Security | Full IPv6 firewall policies |
| QoS | Application or user-based shaping, bandwidth control |
| High Availability | Multi-WAN failover + load balancing |
| Management | Web, CLI, SSH, SNMP, Syslog, Cloudnet, ZTP |
| Power Consumption | < 18 W |
| Form Factor | Compact desktop chassis |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C - 40°C |
| Humidity | 5%-95% RH |
More Details
Quality Certifications
Warranty
100% Low Price Guarantee
Network-switch.com provides high-quality products at low wholesale prices
100% Quality Assurance
All items are ORIGINAL and GENUINE only.
Item conditions are "New Sealed". They are fully tested by H3CIE Certified Engineers.
Free Technical Support
Our FREE Expert Consultancy Support is over the phone, by chat, by email or by login remotely.
100% Money Back Guarantee
You can contact our customer service team to exchange or return any product that you bought from us.
Flexible Secure Payment & Shipment
Verified authorization: Mcafee Secure, VeriSign Secured
Return Material Authorization (RMA) Process
Standard Warranty Policy
Original New Sealed Enterprise Hardware: 3 Years
Original New Sealed Consumer Devices: 1 Year
The Support Contacts
If your H3C products failed, you must contact your sales representative to verify product failure. If the problem still can't correct by remote support methods i.e. email or phone support, the RMA procedure will issue.
