- Description
- Specifications
SonicWall NSa 3800 TotalSecure Advanced Edition with 12 Gbps Firewall Throughput, Gen 8 Architecture, 24 Gigabit Ethernet Ports, 10 SFP+ Slots, and 1-Year Advanced Security Services for Mid-Range Enterprise Deployments
The SonicWall NSa 3800 TotalSecure Advanced Edition (03-SSC-4646) is a Gen 8 mid-range 1U rack-mount next-generation firewall delivering 12 Gbps firewall throughput, 1 Gbps VPN throughput, 1 Gbps IPS throughput, and 90,000 new connections per second across 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 10 SFP+ expansion slots. This TotalSecure Advanced bundle includes the NSa 3800 hardware with a 1-year Advanced security subscription activating the full SonicWall threat protection stack including Capture ATP cloud sandboxing with Real-Time Deep Memory Inspection, Gateway Antivirus, Intrusion Prevention, Application Control, Content Filtering, DNS Security, Anti-Spyware, URL Filtering, and SSL/TLS 1.3 inspection with decryption.
Built on SonicOS 8, the NSa 3800 introduces a redesigned management interface with intuitive workflows and zero-touch deployment capability for distributed environments. The 10 SFP+ slots provide high-density fiber connectivity for 10G campus and data center edge deployments, while built-in SD-WAN, Zero Trust Network Access integration through Cloud Secure Edge, and dual power supply support position the NSa 3800 as the performance bridge between desktop TZ firewalls and higher-capacity NSsp appliances. The embedded cyber warranty included with the Advanced subscription provides financial protection against breach-related costs, and the 102.30W power consumption keeps operating costs manageable for a network security appliance at this throughput tier.
Where the SonicWall NSa 3800 TotalSecure Advanced Fits
- Mid-range enterprise environments with multi-gigabit throughput demands where the 12 Gbps firewall throughput handles full deep packet inspection across high-bandwidth WAN and LAN segments, the 90,000 new connections per second supports traffic from 250-500 concurrent users running cloud and SaaS workloads, and the Advanced subscription provides Capture ATP sandboxing with RTDMI for zero-day threat detection at the network perimeter
- Campus and branch aggregation points with high-density fiber requirements where the 10 SFP+ slots provide direct 10G fiber connectivity to campus backbone switches and ISP handoffs, the 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports support multiple network segments and VLANs without additional switching, and the 1U rack-mount form factor fits standard network closet and data center infrastructure
- Organizations implementing Zero Trust and SD-WAN architectures where the Cloud Secure Edge integration enables Zero Trust Network Access for remote and on-site users, the built-in SD-WAN provides application-aware path selection across multiple WAN connections, and the SonicOS 8 management interface provides centralized policy configuration through Network Security Manager for multi-site deployments
What the SonicWall NSa 3800 TotalSecure Advanced Delivers
- 12 Gbps Gen 8 NGFW: 12 Gbps firewall throughput with 1 Gbps VPN and 1 Gbps IPS throughput. 90,000 new connections per second. 1,000 VPN tunnels. 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports plus 10 SFP+ slots. 10 Gigabit Ethernet technology. Gen 8 architecture on SonicOS 8.
- TotalSecure Advanced Services: Gateway AV, IPS, Application Control, Content Filtering, Capture ATP with RTDMI, Anti-Spyware, URL Filtering, DNS Security, SSL/TLS 1.3 inspection with decryption, DDoS protection, and botnet filtering. 1-year Advanced subscription. Embedded cyber warranty.
- Zero Trust and SD-WAN: Cloud Secure Edge Connector for ZTNA integration. Built-in SD-WAN with application-aware path selection. Zero-touch deployment for remote provisioning. Network Security Manager for centralized SaaS and on-premises management.
- Enterprise-Ready Hardware: 1U rack-mount form factor at 16.9 x 12.8 x 1.8 inches. Dual power supply support for hardware redundancy. 102.30W power consumption. Expandable storage. WEEE, REACH, and RoHS compliant.
