Sonicwall Firewall

The SonicWall TZ80 is a subscription-based, next-generation firewall (NGFW) specifically designed for small offices, home offices (SOHO), and IoT deployments. Part of the SonicWall Gen 8 lineup, it prioritizes a low total cost of ownership by operating exclusively through active service subscriptions rather than a high upfront hardware cost.

Performance and Security
The SonicWall TZ80 provides unified performance across all security features, ensuring your network speed remains consistent even while inspecting traffic for threats.

Throughput: According to SonicWall documentation, the device maintains a consistent 750 Mbps for firewall inspection, threat prevention, application inspection, and IPS throughput.

Encrypted Traffic: It handles TLS/SSL inspection (DPI SSL) at 250 Mbps, allowing it to detect threats hidden in encrypted web traffic.

Advanced Protection: It features Real-Time Deep Memory Inspection (RTDMI) to catch zero-day exploits and unknown malware by inspecting data directly in the memory. 

Zero-Trust Support: The unit has a built-in connector for SonicWall Cloud Secure Edge (CSE), enabling Zero-Trust Network Access (ZTNA) for remote users.

Hardware Specifications
The TZ80 is a compact, fanless desktop appliance suitable for quiet office environments.

Interfaces: It includes 4 x 1GbE copper ports, 1 x 1G SFP port, and 1 console port.
USB Support: Features one USB port (Type-C or Type-A) which can support cellular dongles for backup connectivity.
Capacity: It supports up to 300,000 concurrent SPI connections and 250 Single Sign-On (SSO) users.
Power Efficiency: Maximum power consumption is approximately 11.6W.

Recommended Products

The following bundles include the hardware and initial service subscriptions. 

SonicWall TZ80 TotalSecure - Advanced Edition (1-Year)

• Includes the hardware and one year of the Advanced Protection Security Suite (APSS).
• Reviewers at firewalls.com recommend this for teleworkers and small offices requiring 24/7 technical support and zero-day protection.