SonicWall NSa 4800 Next-Generation Firewall - 1U Rack-Mountable Security Appliance with 10GbE, 5GbE, 2.5GbE, High Availability, Dual Redundant Power

With a firewall throughput of 10 Gbps and threat prevention at 4 Gbps, the SonicWall NSa 4800 delivers enterprise-grade protection for mid-sized to large networks. This 1U rack-mountable appliance combines multi-gigabit interfaces, high connection capacity, and advanced security services to safeguard your critical assets without compromising performance.

Overview

The NSa 4800 is engineered to handle the demands of modern distributed enterprises and data centers. It features a multi-core security processor and internal SSD for fast, reliable logging and reporting. The appliance supports up to 3,000,000 concurrent connections and 120,000 new connections per second, ensuring smooth operation even under heavy traffic loads. Its flexible interface set includes 4x 10GbE SFP+, 4x 5GbE/2.5GbE/1GbE, 12x 1GbE (8x GbE, 4x GbE SFP), a dedicated management port, console, and USB 3.0, providing versatile connectivity options for various network architectures.

What stands out

• High Availability (Active/Passive) for uninterrupted network security.
• Dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies for maximum uptime.
• Comprehensive security services including Gateway Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, Intrusion Prevention, Application Control, Content Filtering, Capture ATP (Sandboxing), and DPI-SSL.
• Support for 6,000 site-to-site VPN tunnels and 1,000 SSL VPN users for secure remote access.
• Multi-gigabit connectivity with 10GbE, 5GbE, and 2.5GbE ports to accommodate high-speed WAN and LAN links.

Technical details

• Firewall Throughput: 10 Gbps
• Threat Prevention Throughput: 4 Gbps
• VPN Throughput (IPSec): 4.5 Gbps
• Interfaces: 4x 10GbE SFP+, 4x 5GbE/2.5GbE/1GbE, 12x 1GbE (8x GbE, 4x GbE SFP), 1x GbE Management, 1x Console, 1x USB 3.0
• Maximum Connections: 3,000,000
• New Connections per Second: 120,000
• Site-to-Site VPN Tunnels: 6,000
• SSL VPN Users (Max): 1,000
• Power Supply: Dual Redundant, Hot-swappable
• Management: SonicOS, GMS, Cloud Management
• Storage: Internal SSD for logging and reporting
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Our verdict

The SonicWall NSa 4800 is a robust and scalable security appliance that excels in high-throughput environments. Its combination of multi-gigabit ports, extensive VPN capabilities, and redundant power makes it an ideal choice for organizations seeking reliable, high-performance network protection.