Description
You can have state-of-the-art, top-brand security covering your back without breaking the bank. The SonicWALL TZ500 UTM Firewall is one of those small-to-mid range firewalls that just seems to out-perform it’s pricepoint.
This is an excellent appliance easily capable of safeguarding a mid-sized network.
The TZ 500 has IPS Throughput of 1 Gbps. In addition, the SonicWALL TZ500 UTM Firewall pushes 1 Gbps of Application inspection throughput. IMIX throughput is 700 Mbps, and IPSec VPN throughput is also 1 Gbps. Lastly, full DPI throughput comes in at 400 Mbps.
TZ 500 features
With SonicWall, you tend to get a lot of features for your money. The SonicWALL TZ500 UTM Firewall offers anti-malware, anti-spyware, and intrusion prevention. Plus, you get anti-spam and protection against incoming email-based threats if you’re configured for it.
This firewall is also built to handle encrypted attacks, since it is equipped with the processing punch needed to inspect encrypted SSL connections against the latest threats.
And, if you work remotely, you’re covered too. First, remote users can set up a secure VPN tunnel back into the home network. Each TZ 500 can support 25 site-to-site VPN tunnels. It also supports up to 16 SonicPoint access points.
The SonicWALL TZ500 UTM Firewall firewall comes with optional 802.11ac wireless, IPSec and SSL VPN. It also has failover through integrated 3G/4G support, load balancing and network segmentation. All of this combines advanced networking features with advanced security. It is an impressive, proven package.
…and more features!
One of the best things about TZ 500 is that you can add modules, or features, as needed. It’s an a la carte approach that’s great for small to medium-sized businesses. In other words, businesses that may not need to pay for full-on enterprise level security. Nevertheless, it’s quite easy to add the modules in when you decide to.
SMB’s don’t generally assume they can afford this level of layered protection. But it’s nice to know it’s here. The SonicWALL TZ500 UTM Firewall is priced and powered into the higher-end of the SMB range. And with its modular feature set, it is hugely scalable. We’d love to tell you more about the SonicWall TZ 500.
SonicWall TZ 500 highlights
Firewall Inspection Throughput: 1.4 Gbps |
Anti-malware Inspection Throughput: 400 Mbps |
IMIX Throughput: 700 Mbps |
IPsec VPN Throughput: 1 Gbps |