SonicWall TZ Series (Gen 8) TZ 480 Security Appliance - High Availability - 1GbE, 2.5GbE, 5GbE - Wi-Fi 6 - 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz - Desktop

The SonicWall TZ Series (Gen 8) TZ 480 is a next-generation network security appliance designed for small to medium businesses and distributed enterprises. It delivers enterprise-grade protection with high-speed throughput, integrated Wi-Fi 6, and advanced threat prevention capabilities. This desktop form factor device supports high availability configurations to ensure business continuity.

Advantages

With firewall throughput of 6.0 Gbps and threat prevention throughput of 3.0 Gbps, the TZ 480 provides robust security without compromising performance. Its dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) enables faster wireless speeds and better capacity for modern networks. The inclusion of 2.5GbE and 5GbE ports allows for flexible connectivity to high-speed internet and internal networks.

Suitable for

• Small to medium businesses requiring high-performance security
• Remote offices and branch locations with wireless needs
• Organizations needing high availability for critical network infrastructure
• Deployments requiring advanced threat prevention and VPN connectivity

Key specifications

• Device Type: Network Security Appliance
• Form Factor: Desktop
• Connectivity Technology: Wired and Wireless
• Wireless Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
• Firewall Throughput: 6.0 Gbps
• Threat Prevention Throughput: 3.0 Gbps
• IPS Throughput: 3.0 Gbps
• VPN Throughput: 2.0 Gbps
• Ethernet Ports: 10x 1GbE, 2x 2.5GbE, 2x 5GbE
• USB Ports: 1x USB 3.0
• Console Port: 1x RJ45
• Concurrent Connections: 1,500,000
• New Connections per Second: 100,000
• Site-to-Site VPN Tunnels: 200
• SSL VPN Users: 100 (expandable)
• High Availability: Yes
• Security Features: Stateful Packet Inspection, IPS, Gateway Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, Content Filtering, SSL/TLS Decryption and Inspection
• Management: Cloud-managed, Local UI

Recommendations

For optimal performance and security, pair the TZ 480 with SonicWall's advanced security services and ensure firmware is kept up to date. This device is ideal for organizations looking to future-proof their network with Wi-Fi 6 and multi-gigabit connectivity.