NSsp Series Next-
generation
Firewall (NGFW)

World-class intelligence. Cutting-edge security. Enterprise-sized networks.

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Overview

The SonicWall Network Security services platform (NSsp) High-End Firewall series delivers the advanced threat protection, fast speeds and budget friendly price that large enterprises, data centers, and service providers demand. Options from multi-instance architectures to unified policy creation makes defending your environment simpler and more effective. It’s security without compromise.

Designed for large distributed enterprises, data centers, government agencies and service providers, the NSsp High-End series, pairs advanced technologies like Real-Time Deep Memory Inspection (RTDMI™) with high-speed performance.

Features

Advanced Threat Protection

Stop Zero-Day and unknown malware in its tracks with Real-Time Deep Memory Inspection (RTDMI™) and Reassembly-Free Deep Packet Inspection (RFDPI). Pair robust on-box technology with cloud-based updates to stay ahead of the threats.

Multi-Instance Firewall

Take a modern approach to legacy multi-tenancy with Multi-Instance using containerized architecture. Run multiple independent firewall instances, software versions, and configurations on the same hardware without managing multiple appliances.

Unified Policy for Modern Enterprises

Unified Policy allows administrators to combine Layer 3 to Layer 7 access and security rules into a single policy to reduce rule management overhead. Intuitive policy creation and visual workflow reduce configuration errors and deployment time for a better overall security posture.

Scalability and Availability

With multiple configuration options and easy deployment build a security perimeter that will grow with you. Keep your business up and safe from threats to your network and beyond with redundant power supplies, fans and a built-in storage module to store logs, reports, firmware backup files and more.

High-Speed Performance

Featuring high port density and multiple 100/40/10 GbE interfaces, process several million simultaneous encrypted and unencrypted connections with unparalleled threat prevention technology. Get more from your investment as resource utilization and connection requirements grow with the explosion of connected devices and users.

Low Total Cost of Ownership

Reduce costs with budget-friendly pricing for a leading-edge hardware and software intelligence in a high-performance platform. Streamline operations with a centralized single-pane-of-glass management.

World-Class Threat Intelligence

SonicWall Capture Labs Threat Research team gathers, analyzes and vets information around the clock and around the globe. With a dedicated team of cyber security professionals, advanced machine learning algorithms, and more than one million security sensors spread over more than 200 countries and territories, SonicWall delivers up-to-date, world-class intelligence so decisions can be rendered in nanoseconds.

Flexible Deployment Options

Deploy at the network edge or the data center core. Deploy over a virtualized and cloud platform. Easily adapt to service-level changes. Get advanced protection that can be custom fit for your network needs, no matter how complex.

Cloud-Based And On-Premises Centralized Management

Gain greater visibility into your enterprise even as it becomes more complex and spans on-prem, in-cloud and hybrid environments. The NSsp firewalls can be tightly integrated into the SonicWall ecosystem for single-pane-of-glass management, licensing, reporting and analytics.

NSsp Series Models

NSsp 15700

Firewall Inspection Throughput 105 Gbps
Application Inspection Throughput 86 Gbps
IPS Throughput 76.5 Gbps
Threat Prevention Throughput 82 Gbps
VPN Throughput 32 Gbps
Maximum Connections 80,000,000
New Connections/Sec 800,000/sec
Interfaces 6 x 100-GbE QSFP 28 4 x 40-GbE QSFP+ 16 x 10 GbE SFP+
Site-to-Site VPN Tunnels 25,000
IPSec VPN Clients (Maximum) 2,000 (10,000)
SSL VPN NetExtender Clients (Maximum) 256 (3,000)
VLAN Interfaces 512
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NSsp 13700

Firewall Inspection Throughput 60 Gbps
Application Inspection Throughput 57 Gbps
IPS Throughput 48 Gbps
Threat Prevention Throughput 45.5 Gbps
VPN Throughput 29 Gbps
Maximum Connections 25,000,000
New Connections/Sec 280,000/sec
Interfaces 2x100/40-GbE QSFP28, 8x25/10/5/2.5-GbE SFP28, 4x10/5/2.5-GbE SFP+, 4x10/5/2.5/1-GbE Cu, 16x1-GbE
Site-to-Site VPN Tunnels 12,000
IPSec VPN Clients (Maximum) 2,000 (6,000)
SSL VPN NetExtender Clients (Maximum) 2 (3,000)
VLAN Interfaces 1024
Built-in Storage 1.5 TB
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NSsp 11700

Firewall Inspection Throughput 47 Gbps
Application Inspection Throughput 44 Gbps
IPS Throughput 37 Gbps
Threat Prevention Throughput 37 Gbps
VPN Throughput 26.7 Gbps
Maximum Connections 20,000,000
New Connections/Sec 280,000/sec
Interfaces 2x100-GbE, 8x25-GbE, 8x10/5/2.5/1-GbE (SFP+), 4x10/5/2.5/1-GbE (Cu), 16x1-GbE (Cu)
Site-to-Site VPN Tunnels 12,000
IPSec VPN Clients (Maximum) 2,000 (6,000)
SSL VPN NetExtender Clients (Maximum) 2 (3,000)
VLAN Interfaces 1024
System Storage 1.5 TB
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NSsp 10700

Firewall Inspection Throughput 42 Gbps
Application Inspection Throughput 30 Gbps
IPS Throughput 28 Gbps
Threat Prevention Throughput 28 Gbps
VPN Throughput 22.5 Gbps
Maximum Connections 15,000,000
New Connections/Sec 280,000/sec
Interfaces 2x100-GbE, 8x25-GbE, 4x10/5/2.5/1-GbE (SFP+), 4x10/5/2.5/1-GbE (Cu), 16x1-GbE (Cu)
Site-to-Site VPN Tunnels 6,000
IPSec VPN Clients (Maximum) 2,000 (6,000)
SSL VPN NetExtender Clients (Maximum) 2 (3,000)
VLAN Interfaces 1024
System Storage 1.5 TB
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NSsp 12800

Firewall Inspection Throughput 120.3 Gbps
Application Inspection Throughput 91.0 Gbps
IPS Throughput 73.0 Gbps
Threat Prevention Throughput 67.5 Gbps
VPN Throughput 47.0 Gbps
Maximum Connections 80,000,000
New Connections/Sec 860,000/sec
Interfaces 4 x 40-GbE QSFP+ 16 x 10-GbE SFP+
Site-to-Site VPN Tunnels 25,000
IPSec VPN Clients (Maximum) 2,000 (10,000)
SSL VPN NetExtender Clients (Maximum) 2 (3,000)
VLAN Interfaces 512
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NSsp 12400

Firewall Inspection Throughput 58.4 Gbps
Application Inspection Throughput 45.5 Gbps
IPS Throughput 36.8 Gbps
Threat Prevention Throughput 33.5 Gbps
VPN Throughput 24.5 Gbps
Maximum Connections 40,000,000
New Connections/Sec 430,000/sec
Interfaces 4 x 40-GbE QSFP+ 16 x 10-GbE SFP+
Site-to-Site VPN Tunnels 25,000
IPSec VPN Clients (Maximum) 2,000 (10,000)
SSL VPN NetExtender Clients (Maximum) 2 (3,000)
VLAN Interfaces 512
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Use Cases

Education

Schools are growing increasingly dependent on cloud-based apps while the number of mobile devices explode. Meanwhile compliance and security requirements are more stringent than ever. SonicWall is helping schools close their security and compliance gaps and enable the new digitally driven approach to education. From the central office to individual schools and campuses, find out how SonicWall firewalls help deliver advanced protection and functions like content filtering and powering PoE devices, all within increasingly tight budgets.

State and Local Government

State and local governments are increasingly under attack by increasingly sophisticated threat actors while also required to meet stringent compliance requirements. With highly distributed organizations, maintaining centralized management and effective threat protection is a sizable challenge. Find out how a SonicWall solution, from government data centers and clouds to branch offices, block threats, ensure compliance and allow you to focus on your constituents and your mission.

Accessories

Order replacement parts and upgrades, including power supplies and modules, for your SonicWall NSsp series firewall.

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Capture Security Center

Watch over your entire security ecosystem with a built-in, easy-to-use single-pane-of-glass management solution. Gain greater visibility with powerful, real-time reporting across your enterprise. With SonicWall risk meters, see your attack surface, assess your posture and get a customized risk score to find gaps in your defense layers. Understand your security posture and make proactive adjustments more effectively than ever before.

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