SonicWall NSa 5700 Firewalls
The SonicWall NSa 5700 firewall is one of the best mid-range firewalls that offers superior performance with a simple management interface. The NSa 5700 firewalls are rated for 2500+ users, 28 Gbps firewall throughput, and 15 Gbps VPN throughput. Trust that your network security environment is protected with any of the SonicWall NSa 5700 licenses that include Total Secure Essential Edition, Total Secure Advanced Edition, Secure Upgrade Plus Essential Edition, or Secure Upgrade Plus Advanced Edition enhanced security features.
SonicWall NSa 5700 Firewall - Appliance Only - 02-SSC-4330
- Recommended for Large Enterprise
- ISP Connection Speeds up to 7000 Mbps*
- Content Filtering to control access to Internet content
- Gateway Antivirus to protect you from viruses & ransomware
- Intrusion Prevention Services to detect network attacks
- 24x7 Technical Services for support, firmware, and warranty
- Zero Day Protection from unknown threats
- Cloud Management for reporting & remote management
- Optional Configuration Support to get you secure
- Optional Hassle-Free Management to keep you secure
SonicWall NSa 5700 High Availability - 02-SSC-1715
- Recommended for Large Enterprise
- ISP Connection Speeds up to 7000 Mbps*
- Content Filtering to control access to Internet content
- Gateway Antivirus to protect you from viruses & ransomware
- Intrusion Prevention Services to detect network attacks
- 24x7 Technical Services for support, firmware, and warranty
- Zero Day Protection from unknown threats
- Cloud Management for reporting & remote management
- Optional Configuration Support to get you secure
- Optional Hassle-Free Management to keep you secure
SonicWall NSa 5700 Firewall Total Secure - Essential Edition - 1 Year - 02-SSC-3921
- Recommended for Large Enterprise
- ISP Connection Speeds up to 7000 Mbps*
- Content Filtering to control access to Internet content
- Gateway Antivirus to protect you from viruses & ransomware
- Intrusion Prevention Services to detect network attacks
- 24x7 Technical Services for support, firmware, and warranty
- Zero Day Protection from unknown threats
- Cloud Management for reporting & remote management
- Optional Configuration Support to get you secure
- Optional Hassle-Free Management to keep you secure
SonicWall NSa 5700 Firewall Total Secure - Advanced Edition - 1 Year - 02-SSC-3919
- Recommended for Large Enterprise
- ISP Connection Speeds up to 7000 Mbps*
- Content Filtering to control access to Internet content
- Gateway Antivirus to protect you from viruses & ransomware
- Intrusion Prevention Services to detect network attacks
- 24x7 Technical Services for support, firmware, and warranty
- Zero Day Protection from unknown threats
- Cloud Management for reporting & remote management
- Optional Configuration Support to get you secure
- Optional Hassle-Free Management to keep you secure
SonicWall NSa 5700 Firewall Secure Upgrade Plus - Essential Edition - 2 Year - 02-SSC-3932
- Recommended for Large Enterprise
- ISP Connection Speeds up to 7000 Mbps*
- Content Filtering to control access to Internet content
- Gateway Antivirus to protect you from viruses & ransomware
- Intrusion Prevention Services to detect network attacks
- 24x7 Technical Services for support, firmware, and warranty
- Zero Day Protection from unknown threats
- Cloud Management for reporting & remote management
- Optional Configuration Support to get you secure
- Optional Hassle-Free Management to keep you secure
SonicWall NSa 5700 Firewall Secure Upgrade Plus - Essential Edition - 3 Year - 02-SSC-3931
- Recommended for Large Enterprise
- ISP Connection Speeds up to 7000 Mbps*
- Content Filtering to control access to Internet content
- Gateway Antivirus to protect you from viruses & ransomware
- Intrusion Prevention Services to detect network attacks
- 24x7 Technical Services for support, firmware, and warranty
- Zero Day Protection from unknown threats
- Cloud Management for reporting & remote management
- Optional Configuration Support to get you secure
- Optional Hassle-Free Management to keep you secure
SonicWall NSa 5700 Firewall Secure Upgrade Plus - Advanced Edition - 2 Year - 02-SSC-3929
- Recommended for Large Enterprise
- ISP Connection Speeds up to 7000 Mbps*
- Content Filtering to control access to Internet content
- Gateway Antivirus to protect you from viruses & ransomware
- Intrusion Prevention Services to detect network attacks
- 24x7 Technical Services for support, firmware, and warranty
- Zero Day Protection from unknown threats
- Cloud Management for reporting & remote management
- Optional Configuration Support to get you secure
- Optional Hassle-Free Management to keep you secure
SonicWall NSa 5700 Firewall Secure Upgrade Plus - Advanced Edition - 3 Year - 02-SSC-3928
- Recommended for Large Enterprise
- ISP Connection Speeds up to 7000 Mbps*
- Content Filtering to control access to Internet content
- Gateway Antivirus to protect you from viruses & ransomware
- Intrusion Prevention Services to detect network attacks
- 24x7 Technical Services for support, firmware, and warranty
- Zero Day Protection from unknown threats
- Cloud Management for reporting & remote management
- Optional Configuration Support to get you secure
- Optional Hassle-Free Management to keep you secure
SonicWall NSa 5700 Product Overview
The SonicWall NSa 5700 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 7 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 OS7, the SonicWall NSa 5700 is a leader in providing edge to edge security and securing the network. What most IT administrators appreciate about the SonicWall NSa 5700 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 7 NGFW SonicWall NSa 5700.
SonicWall NSa 5700 Review
The SonicWall NSa 5700 was released in 2021 to great success. It replaced the NSa 5650 and improved on its technical specs in almost every way. The SonicWall NSa 5700 has a max throughput of 28 Gbps, 15 Gbps VPN throughput, 5,000,000 max connections (SPI), 50,000 single sign on users, and much more.
Check out our video or written review of the SonicWall NSa 5700.
SonicWall NSa 5700 Technical Specs
- Max Firewall Throughput: 28 Gbps
- Threat Prevention Throughput: 15 Gbps
- Application Inspection Throughput: 18 Gbps
- Network Interface Ports: 6 x 10G/5G/2.5G/1G (SFP+); 2x 10G/5G/2.5G/1G (Cu); 24 x 1GbE Cu 2 USB 3.0, 1 Console, 1 Mgmt. port
- SPI Maximum Connections: 5,000,000
- DPI Max Connections: 3,500,000
- DPI SSL Maximum Connections: 350,000
- VLAN Interfaces: 512
- Site-To-Site VPN Tunnels: 6,000
SonicWall NGFW Security Features
- Gateway AV, IPS, & App Control: Featured in the SonicWall NSa 5700 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 5700 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 5700. 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 5700 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 5700 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 5700 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.
SonicWall NSa Gen 7 Comparison
| System Specs | NSa 2700 | NSa 3700 | NSa 4700 | NSa 5700 | NSa 6700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interfaces | 16x1GbE, 3x10G SFP+, 2 USB 3.0, 1 Console, 1 Management port | 24x1GbE, 6x10G SFP+, 4x5G SFP+, 2 USB 3.0, 1 Console, 1 Mgmt. port | 6 x 10G/5G/2.5G/1G (SFP+); 24 x 1GbE Cu 2 USB 3.0, 1 Console, 1 Management port | 6 x 10G/5G/2.5G/1G (SFP+); 2x 10G/5G/2.5G/1G (Cu); 24 x 1GbE Cu 2 USB 3.0, 1 Console, 1 Mgmt. port | 2x40G; 8x25G, 4 x10G/5G/2.5/1G SFP+, 4 x 10G/5G/2.5G/1G (Cu); 16 x 1GbE (Cu) 2 USB 3.0, 1 Console, 1 Mgmt. port |
| Built-In SSD | 64GB M.2 | 128GB M.2 | 128 GB | 128GB M.2 | 256GB M.2 |
| VLAN Interfaces | 256 | 256 | 512 | 512 | 512 |
| Max APs | 512 | 512 | 512 | 512 | 512 |
| Firewall Throughput | 5.2 Gbps | 5.5 Gbps | 18 Gbps | 28 Gbps | 36 Gbps |
| Threat Prevention Throughput | 3 Gbps | 3.5 Gbps | 9.5 Gbps | 15 Gbps | 19 Gbps |
| App Inspection Thruput | 3.6 Gbps | 4.2 Gbps | 11 Gbps | 18 Gbps | 20 Gbps |
| IPS Throughput | 3.4 Gbps | 3.8 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 17 Gbps | 20 Gbps |
| Anti-Malware Throughput | 2.9 Gbps | 3.5 Gbps | 9.5 Gbps | 16 Gbps | 18.5 Gbps |
| DPI SSL Throughput | 800 Mbps | 850 Mbps | 5 Gbps | 7 Mbps | 9 Gbps |
| VPN Throughput | 2.1 Gbps | 2.2 Gbps | 11 Gbps | 15 Gbps | 19 Gbps |
| Max Connections (DPI) | 500,000 | 750,000 | 2,000,000 | 3,500,000 | 6,000,000 |
| Site-to-Site VPN Tunnels | 2,000 | 3,000 | 4,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 |
Optional Remote Installation and Support For The SonicWall NSa 5700
Firewalls.com offers remote installation services. These include configuring the SonicWall NSa 5700 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.