- Description
- Specifications
SonicWall NSa 2800 TotalSecure Essential Edition with 12 Gbps Firewall Throughput, 896 MB/s IPS, 16 Gigabit Ethernet Ports, 3 SFP+ Slots, and 1-Year Essential Security Services for Value-Oriented Mid-Range Deployments
The SonicWall NSa 2800 TotalSecure Essential Edition (03-SSC-4677) pairs the Gen 8 NSa 2800 mid-range firewall platform with the Essential Protection Service Suite, delivering 12 Gbps firewall throughput, 704 MB/s VPN throughput, and 896 MB/s IPS throughput with core security services at the Essential subscription tier. The Essential Edition provides the fundamental SonicWall security stack at a lower price point than the Advanced tier, making it the right fit for organizations that need the NSa 2800's multi-gigabit deep packet inspection performance with IPS, Gateway Antivirus, and content filtering without requiring Capture ATP cloud sandboxing or RTDMI zero-day detection.
The Essential subscription activates Gateway Antivirus, Intrusion Prevention, Application Control, Content Filtering, Anti-Spyware, URL Filtering, and Reassembly-Free Deep Packet Inspection with SSL/TLS inspection across 16 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 3 SFP+ expansion slots. The NSa 2800 runs SonicOS 8 with built-in SD-WAN, zero-touch deployment, and unified network management of switches and access points, providing the same Gen 8 platform capabilities as the Advanced tier with a focused essential security service set at 52.80W power consumption in a 1U rack-mountable chassis.
Where the NSa 2800 Essential Fits
- Cost-conscious organizations needing mid-range firewall performance with core security where the Essential subscription provides Gateway AV, IPS, Application Control, Content Filtering, and URL Filtering at a lower price point than the Advanced tier while still delivering the full 12 Gbps firewall throughput and 50,000 new connections per second that the NSa 2800 platform offers
- Environments where Capture ATP and RTDMI are handled at a different layer where the Essential tier provides the right security coverage when advanced sandboxing and zero-day detection are already deployed at a centralized location or through a separate security service, and the NSa 2800 handles perimeter IPS, content filtering, and encrypted traffic inspection at the branch or regional level
- Organizations planning to upgrade from Essential to Advanced later where the Essential Edition provides immediate deployment of the NSa 2800 platform with core security services and a clear upgrade path to the Advanced tier when budget allows, without requiring hardware replacement since the subscription upgrade activates additional services on the same appliance
What the NSa 2800 Essential Delivers
- 12 Gbps Gen 8 IPS Firewall: 12 Gbps firewall throughput with 704 MB/s VPN and 896 MB/s IPS throughput. 50,000 new connections per second. 1,000 VPN tunnels. SonicOS 8 with Gen 8 architecture.
- Essential Security Services: Gateway AV, IPS, Application Control, Content Filtering, Anti-Spyware, URL Filtering, and SSL/TLS inspection. Reassembly-Free Deep Packet Inspection. 1-year Essential subscription. Upgradeable to Advanced tier.
- 16-Port with 10GbE Expansion: 16 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports (1000Base-T) with 3 SFP+ expansion slots (10GBase-X). 10 Gigabit Ethernet technology. USB connectivity.
- 1U Rack-Mount Chassis: 1U rack-mountable form factor at 16.9 x 12.8 x 1.8 inches. 52.80W power consumption. Built-in SD-WAN and zero-touch deployment. WEEE, REACH, and RoHS compliant.
