- Description
- Specifications
SonicWall NSa 2800 with Managed Protection Security Suite, 12 Gbps Firewall Throughput, 16 Gigabit Ethernet Ports, 3 SFP+ Slots, and Outsourced Firewall Management for Resource-Constrained IT Teams
The SonicWall NSa 2800 with MPSS (03-SSC-4692) bundles the Gen 8 NSa 2800 mid-range rack-mount firewall with Managed Protection Security Suite, combining 12 Gbps firewall throughput, 704 MB/s VPN throughput, and 896 MB/s IPS throughput with outsourced firewall management services that augment in-house IT resources. MPSS delivers the full Advanced security stack including Capture ATP with RTDMI, Gateway Antivirus, Intrusion Prevention, and SSL/TLS inspection alongside managed services for firewall monitoring, policy management, and firmware maintenance, allowing organizations to deploy enterprise-grade cyber threat prevention without dedicating headcount to firewall administration.
The NSa 2800 handles 50,000 new connections per second and supports 1,000 concurrent VPN tunnels across 16 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 3 SFP+ expansion slots in a 1U chassis running SonicOS 8. The 10 Gigabit Ethernet technology connects directly to high-speed campus switches and ISP handoffs, while the managed services component covers ongoing security policy tuning, threat response, and firmware lifecycle management. Built-in SD-WAN, zero-touch deployment, and SonicWall Switch and SonicWave access point integration provide unified network management, with the MPSS subscription handling the operational overhead that typically requires dedicated security staff.
Where the SonicWall NSa 2800 MPSS Fits
- Organizations without dedicated firewall administrators where the MPSS subscription provides managed security services that handle firewall policy management, firmware updates, and threat monitoring on behalf of IT teams that lack the bandwidth or specialization to manage a Gen 8 firewall platform, the 12 Gbps throughput delivers full enterprise-grade protection, and the managed services component reduces the risk of misconfiguration
- Managed service providers building client security stacks where the MPSS licensing model aligns with the MSP delivery model by bundling hardware, security services, and management into a single recurring subscription per client site, the 16 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 3 SFP+ slots handle the port density and fiber connectivity that multi-tenant environments demand, and the Network Security Manager integration enables centralized management across all client deployments
- Compliance-driven environments requiring documented security management where the managed services component provides audit-ready documentation of firewall policy changes, security updates, and threat response activities, the Advanced security stack delivers the deep packet inspection and zero-day protection that regulatory frameworks require, and the embedded cyber warranty mitigates breach-related costs
What the SonicWall NSa 2800 MPSS Delivers
- 12 Gbps NGFW with Managed Services: 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. MPSS includes outsourced firewall management, monitoring, and maintenance.
- Full Advanced Security Stack: Gateway AV, IPS, Application Control, Content Filtering, Capture ATP with RTDMI, Anti-Spyware, URL Filtering, DNS Security, and SSL/TLS inspection. All security services included in the MPSS subscription.
- High Port Density with 10GbE: 16 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports plus 3 SFP+ expansion slots. 10 Gigabit Ethernet technology with 1000Base-T and 10GBase-X support. SD-WAN, dynamic routing, and layer 4-7 high availability.
- 1U Rack-Mount Chassis: 16.9 x 12.8 x 1.8 inch 1U form factor. 52.80W power consumption. SonicOS 8 with zero-touch deployment. Built-in and expandable storage. WEEE, REACH, and RoHS compliant.
