Overview
SonicWall’s TZ series is its small-business firewall line; the entry-level page currently lists models from the SOHO 250 and TZ270 to the TZ680, including newer TZ280, TZ380, TZ480, TZ580 and TZ680 units[6]. Among the widely deployed seventh-generation models, the TZ270 lists 2 Gbps firewall inspection, 1 Gbps IPS, 750 Mbps threat prevention and 750 Mbps VPN; the TZ370 3 Gbps, 1.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps and 1.38 Gbps; and the TZ470 3.5 Gbps, 2 Gbps, 1.5 Gbps and 1.38 Gbps; the TZ280 lists 2.5 Gbps firewall inspection and one million SPI connections[6]. The series offers zero-touch deployment, secure SD-WAN, Capture ATP sandboxing with Real-Time Deep Memory Inspection and a built-in ZTNA connector[6]. SonicWall’s Managed Protection Security Suite adds 24/7 monitoring by its SonicSentry NOC, firmware updates and vulnerability reporting, with an embedded warranty of up to US$200,000[6]. Prices are not published on the product page.
SonicWall TZ series features
- Capture ATP sandbox with deep memory inspection
- Zero-touch deployment
- Secure SD-WAN
- Built-in ZTNA connector
- Managed Protection Security Suite with 24/7 NOC
SonicWall TZ series pricing
Through partners or How to Buy; MPSS managed service available with warranty up to US$200,000.
SonicWall TZ series strengths and limitations
Strengths
- Managed firewall service with warranty
- Sandboxing included in security suites
- Warranty-backed managed option
- Wide model range
Limitations
- Lower threat-prevention throughput than some rivals
- Two hardware generations on sale complicate choice
- No published prices
- Suite names not detailed on page
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SonicWall TZ series alternatives and competitors
Alternatives to SonicWall TZ series: companies ranked in the same lists.
Fortinet- Sophos XDR
- Palo Alto Networks
- Cisco Secure Client
Cisco Meraki MX67 and MX68
WatchGuard Endpoint Security
Check Point Software Technologies
Zyxel USG FLEX H series- Netgate pfSense Plus (Netgate 4200)
OPNsense (Deciso DEC750)- Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway
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