- Description
- Specifications
Gen 7 Next-Generation Firewall with 24x GbE Ports, 10x 10G SFP+ Expansion, Multi-Gigabit Threat Throughput, and 1RU Rackmount Design for Large Enterprise Networks
The SonicWall NSA 3700 is a Gen 7 next-generation firewall engineered for large enterprise networks and campus environments that require high port density and multi-gigabit threat inspection throughput. The appliance provides 24 GbE copper ports and 10 SFP+ 10 GbE expansion slots in a 1RU rackmount form factor, with SonicOS 7.0 delivering deep packet inspection across all traffic including TLS 1.3 encrypted sessions. Dual power supply support, high availability clustering, and Layer 4-7 clustering provide the redundancy and scalability that enterprise network infrastructure demands.
The NSA 3700 ships as a hardware-only appliance, ready to pair with SonicWall security subscriptions (Essential, Threat, or Advanced Protection) based on deployment requirements. The Gen 7 platform supports Capture Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) cloud-based sandboxing, Real-Time Deep Memory Inspection (RTDMI), and Reassembly-Free Deep Packet Inspection (RFDPI) for protection against zero-day threats, ransomware, and encrypted attacks. Integrated SD-WAN capability and single-pane-of-glass management of firewalls, switches, and access points streamline operations across complex multi-site architectures.
Where the NSA 3700 Fits
- Enterprise headquarters and large campus networks where the 24 GbE copper ports connect directly to distribution switches, server VLANs, and DMZ segments, the 10 SFP+ 10G slots provide fiber uplinks to core infrastructure and redundant WAN handoffs, and multi-gigabit threat throughput handles full deep packet inspection on high-bandwidth aggregated links
- Data center edge and multi-tenant environments where Layer 4-7 clustering scales throughput across multiple NSA 3700 units, dual power supply support eliminates single-point-of-failure risk, and high availability with automatic failover maintains continuous protection for production traffic and hosted services
- Government agencies and regulated enterprises where TAA compliance qualifies the NSA 3700 for federal procurement, TLS 1.3 deep packet inspection provides visibility into encrypted traffic for compliance monitoring, and the SonicOS 7.0 management interface simplifies audit documentation and policy reporting across distributed security infrastructure
What the NSA 3700 Delivers
- Multi-Gigabit Threat Prevention Throughput: Deep packet inspection across all traffic, including TLS 1.3 encrypted sessions. SonicOS 7.0 with Reassembly-Free Deep Packet Inspection (RFDPI) and support for Capture ATP cloud sandboxing, Real-Time Deep Memory Inspection (RTDMI), IPS, application control, URL filtering, and botnet detection.
- 24x GbE + 10x 10G SFP+ Port Density: 24 copper GbE ports for direct connections to switches, servers, and network segments. 10 SFP+ 10 GbE expansion slots for fiber uplinks, core interconnects, and high-speed WAN handoffs. USB port for configuration and expandable storage.
- 1RU Rackmount with Enterprise Redundancy: 1U form factor (16.9 x 12.8 x 1.8 inches, 10.14 lb) for standard 19-inch server racks. Dual power supply support and high availability clustering with automatic failover. Layer 4-7 clustering for scalable throughput across multiple units.
- Integrated SD-WAN and Unified Management: Built-in SD-WAN with application-aware routing across multiple WAN links. Single-pane-of-glass management of firewalls, switches, and access points from the SonicOS 7.0 interface. Zero-touch deployment for remote site provisioning.
- TAA Compliant, Gen 7 Platform: Trade Agreements Act compliant for government and public sector procurement. Hardware-only appliance pairs with Essential, Threat, or Advanced Protection subscriptions. WEEE, RoHS, and REACH environmental compliance.
What Is the Difference Between NSA 3600 and NSA 3700
The NSA 3700 is SonicWall's Gen 7 replacement for the Gen 6 NSA 3600. The 3700 runs SonicOS 7.0 with a redesigned management interface and adds TLS 1.3 deep packet inspection, which the Gen 6 platform does not support. The hardware platform delivers a significant upgrade in port density: the NSA 3700 provides 24 GbE ports and 10 SFP+ 10 GbE expansion slots compared to fewer ports on the 3600, along with higher multi-gigabit threat throughput from the new processing architecture. The Gen 7 platform also adds native SD-WAN capability, Capture ATP with RTDMI, and Layer 4-7 clustering for organizations upgrading from end-of-support NSA 3600 hardware or deploying new enterprise perimeter security.
