* This Gen 8 Secure Upgrade (Appliance Only) Promotion can only be used when upgrading an existing NSa 2000 Family (2600/2650) that has an active SonicProtect Bundle.

SonicWall latest mid-range next-gen firewalls, Network Security Appliance (NSa) 2800 and 3800 offer medium and large enterprises industry-leading threat prevention performance at the lowest total cost of ownership in their class. The firewalls are the cornerstones of the threat protection solution that includes simplified centralized firewall management, Zero Trust enablement, flexible licensing with an option of managed firewall services, and an embedded cyber warranty for risk mitigation.

The Gen 8 firewalls deliver comprehensive security features such as intrusion prevention, VPN, application control, malware analysis, URL filtering, DNS Security, Geo-IP and Bot-net services, protecting the perimeter from advanced threats without becoming a bottleneck.

Highlights:

• Form Factor: 1U Rackable Mounted
• Multi-gigabit Threat and Malware Analysis Throughput
• Superior TLS performance (sessions and throughput)
• Best-in-class price-performance
• Expandable storage
• Advanced DNS Filtering
• Reputation-based Content Filtering Service (CFS 5.0)
• Simplified Centralized SaaS and On-Premises management via Network Security Manager
• Wi-Fi 6 firewall management
• SonicPlatform Support
• Enterprise Internet Edge Ready
• Secure SD-WAN capability
• TLS 1.3 support
• Flexible licensing including Hardware Only, Essential, Advanced and Managed Protection Security Service
• Powered by SonicWall Capture Labs threat research team
• SonicWall Switch, SonicWave Access Point and Capture Client integration
• Cloud Secure Edge Connector Support
• Embedded Warranty up to USD$200K by Cysurance included in Service Suites

Hardware

NSa 2800 and 3800, built with the latest hardware components, deliver multi-gigabit threat prevention throughput — even for encrypted traffic. Featuring a high port density, including multiple 10 GbE, the firewall solutions support network and hardware redundancy with high availability and dual power supplies.

Architecture

The Gen 8 NSa Series runs on SonicOS 8, a new operating system that delivers a modern user interface, intuitive workflows and user-first design principles. SonicOS 8 provides multiple features designed to facilitate enterprise level workflows. It offers easy policy configuration, zero-touch deployment and flexible management — all of which allow enterprises to improve both their security and operational efficiency.

NSa 2800 and 3800 support advanced networking features, such as SD-WAN, dynamic routing, layer 4-7 high availability and high-speed VPN functionality. In addition to integrating firewall and switch capabilities, the appliance provides a single-pane-of-glass interface to manage both switches and access points.