SonicWall NSa 2800 Firewalls

SonicWall NSa 2800 Product Overview

The SonicWall NSa 2800 is a mid range to entry level enterprise firewall that is known for security, reliability, ease of use, and low total cost of ownership. Being a part of the new SonicWall Gen 8 NGFW has its advantages. SonicWall has found a way to significantly increase the capabilities of their hardware that far surpass comparable models from the previous generation. The most notable improvements include better throughput speeds and reduced latency.

Powered by the new operating system OS8, the SonicWall NSa 2800 is a leader in providing edge to edge security and securing the network. What most IT administrators appreciate about the SonicWall NSa 2800 is the simple-to-use management interface and the low total cost of ownership. If you’re a mid sized business or have branch locations, consider deploying the advanced Gen 8 NGFW SonicWall NSa 2800.

SonicWall NSa 2800 Review

The SonicWall NSa 2800 was released in May 2025 to great success. It replaced the NSa 2700 and improved on its technical specs in almost every way. The SonicWall NSa 2800 has a max throughput of 8.0 Gbps, 5.5 Gbps VPN throughput, 1,000,000 max connections (DPI), 40,000 single sign on users, and much more.

SonicWall NSa 2800 Technical Specs

• Max Firewall Throughput: 8.0 Gbps
• Threat Prevention Throughput: 5.5 Gbps
• Application Inspection Throughput: 7.0 Gbps
• Network Interface Ports: 16x1GbE, 3x10G SFP+, 2 USB 3.0, 1 Console, 1 Mgmt. port
• SPI Maximum Connections: 2,000,000
• DPI Max Connections: 1,000,000
• SPI SSL Maximum Connections: 150,000
• VLAN Interfaces: 256
• Site-To-Site VPN Tunnels: 2,000

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SonicWall NGFW Security Features

• Gateway AV, IPS, & App Control: Featured in the SonicWall NSa 2800 is IPS blocking capabilities that defends against worms and remote code executions. This prevention bolsters secure environments by segmenting networks into individual security zones to stop threats from propagating across zone boundaries.
• Content Filtering: Enabling content filtering on a SonicWall NSa 2800 will deny access to illegal, unproductive, and/or inappropriate sites by filtering content based on users, devices, groups, or time of day.
• 24x7 Support: Ensure you’re always armed with the latest firmware updates and support for your SonicWall NSa 2800. Plus, get unfettered access to an intuitive web portal for round-the-clock support from the SonicWall team.
• Capture ATP Sandbox: SonicWall Capture ATP is a multi-engine, cloud-based sandbox solution that prevents unknown attacks and advanced threats like ransomware and encrypted malware. Capture ATP even offers automated remediation and damage rollback in case of a breach.
• RTDMI Technology: Real-Time Deep Memory Inspection (RTDMI) for the SonicWall NSa 2800 detects malware and zero-day threats by inspecting directly in memory, offering analysis of every bit of network traffic in real time without adding latency.
• DNS Security: The SonicWall NSa 2800 provides authentication for the origin of Domain Name Service (DNS) data to safeguard against dangerous web content. Basic DNS protection adds a substantial layer of defense between your employees and the public Internet.
• Cloud Management: SonicWall NSa 2800 cloud management allows admins to manage firewalls through the cloud via Network Security Manager or Capture Security Center. Network Security Manager Essentials features seven days of cloud-based reporting to easily analyze and understand how your network is performing.

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Optional Remote Installation and Support For The SonicWall NSa 2800

Firewalls.com offers remote installation services. These include configuring the SonicWall NSa 2800 before it ships to the customer or doing remote installation if the device is already connected to the customer's network.

On-going support is always available to clients who lack the necessary skill-set to manage technology of this complexity or who don’t have the time.

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