SonicWall NSA 2800 NFR Network Security Appliance - Not for Resale

For branch offices and distributed enterprises that demand high-performance security without compromise, the SonicWall NSA 2800 NFR delivers next-generation threat protection in a 1U rack-mountable form factor. This appliance is engineered for organizations that need to secure multiple network segments, enforce granular policies, and maintain reliable VPN connectivity for remote workers and satellite locations. With eight Gigabit Ethernet ports and two SFP slots, it offers flexible deployment options for complex network architectures. The NSA 2800 NFR is a not-for-resale unit intended for demonstration, evaluation, or internal use, providing the same robust security capabilities as the standard model.

Key specifications

• Firewall throughput: 1.5 Gbps
• Full DPI throughput: 500 Mbps
• IPS throughput: 700 Mbps
• VPN throughput: 750 Mbps
• Threat prevention throughput: 400 Mbps
• Network interfaces: 8 x 1GbE, 2 x SFP
• Maximum concurrent connections: 250,000
• New connections per second: 12,000
• Site-to-site VPN tunnels: 200
• SSL VPN clients: 100 (expandable)
• Form factor: 1U rack-mountable
• Security services: Gateway Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, IPS, Application Control, Content Filtering, Capture ATP
• Management: Web UI, CLI, GMS
• Power supply: Single, fixed
• USB ports: 1 x USB 2.0
• Console port: 1 x RJ45

Why choose it

The NSA 2800 NFR combines multi-gigabit threat prevention with an extensive feature set, making it a solid choice for organizations that need to protect critical assets without sacrificing network performance. Its support for high connection counts and fast session setup ensures smooth operation even under heavy load, while the integrated security services provide defense against malware, intrusions, and malicious web content. The 1U rack-mount design allows for efficient use of data center space, and the dual SFP ports offer fiber connectivity options for uplinks or high-speed interconnects.

Ideal use cases

• Securing branch office connectivity to a central headquarters
• Providing VPN access for remote and mobile workers
• Enforcing application control and content filtering policies
• Protecting network segments in a distributed enterprise environment
• Evaluating SonicWall security features in a lab or demo setting

Good to know

This unit is marked 'Not for Resale' (NFR) and is intended for demonstration, evaluation, or internal use by partners and customers. It includes the same hardware and software capabilities as the standard NSA 2800, but may have licensing restrictions. Management can be performed through a web-based interface, command line, or SonicWall GMS for centralized control. The appliance supports a wide range of security services that can be activated via subscription, including Capture ATP for advanced threat detection.