SonicWall
SonicWall NSA 4700 Hardware Firewall
The SonicWall NSA 4700 is a Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) built for mid-sized networks supporting 250 users and above. It delivers advanced security against ransomware and zero-day threats using Real-Time Deep Memory Inspection (RTDMI™). This appliance integrates secure SD-WAN technology and supports WLAN management via a built-in Wireless Controller. Remote workers benefit from secure SSL-VPN connectivity through NetExtender. Designed for low Total Cost of Ownership, it features high port density, including 10 GbE interfaces, and supports centralized management across cloud or on-premises environments for agile network defense.
$21401.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
190
/ 476
#190 in Network Security & Firewall Devices
Price vs Category Average
+196%
Above average
IPS/IDS throughput
10000
/ Mbit/s
Who it's for
- High-Performance Throughput
- Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
- High-Speed DPI-SSL/TLS
Who should skip it
- Significant Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
- Complex Configuration and Management
- Performance Degradation with Full Services
Key Specs
IPS/IDS throughput
10000 Mbit/s
Maximum firewall connections
4,000,000
Maximum firewall connections per second
115,000
Total Ethernet Ports
30 (24 x 1-GbE RJ-45, 6 x 10/5/2.5/1-GbE SFP+)
Local user database capacity
2,500 users
Flash memory storage
128,000 MB
Operating temperature range
0 to 40 °C
USB ports
2 (Type-A)
Features
- RTDMI for zero-day threat protection
- Secure Remote Workers via SSL-VPN
- Secure SD-WAN Technology built-in
- Built-in Wireless Controller support
- Cloud-based & On-Premises Centralized Management
- High-speed IPS and VPN throughput
- High port density including 10 GbE
- TLS/SSL decryption and inspection
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly view the NSA 4700 as a high-performance security workhorse ideal for large organizations. Its core strength is reliable, robust throughput, maintaining speed even with intensive security services like DPI SSL enabled. Users value its powerful threat protection and stable operation under heavy load. The primary drawback cited is the substantial Total Cost of Ownership. While hardware quality is excellent, the mandatory and expensive subscription licensing needed for full functionality significantly impacts value perception. Although advanced configuration can present a learning curve for new users, the device delivers exceptional security efficacy for those prepared for the ongoing investment.
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