SonicWall TZ280 Next-Generation Firewall – Appliance Only (03-SSC-1824)
Enterprise-Grade Network Security for Small Businesses, Home Offices & Branch Locations
The SonicWall TZ280 (Part# 03-SSC-1824) is a powerful Gen 8 next-generation firewall (NGFW) built for small businesses, home offices, remote workers, and lean branch deployments. Delivering 940 Mbps firewall throughput and 750 Mbps threat prevention performance, the TZ280 brings enterprise-class network security to organizations of any size — without the enterprise price tag.
Powered by SonicOS 8.0, the TZ280 offers an intuitive management experience alongside industry-leading protection technologies including SonicWall's patented Reassembly-Free Deep Packet Inspection (RFDPI), DPI-SSL encrypted traffic inspection, and AI-powered threat detection.
Key Features
- 940 Mbps Firewall Throughput — Fast, reliable protection that won't slow down your network
- 750 Mbps Threat Prevention — Real-time defense against malware, ransomware, and zero-day threats
- 8 x Gigabit Ethernet Ports + 2 x 1G SFP Slots — Flexible wired connectivity for modern networks
- 200 VPN Tunnels / 1,000,000 DPI Connections — Secure remote access at scale
- Integrated SD-WAN — Optimize traffic across multiple sites and ISP connections
- Zero-Touch Deployment — Set up and manage remotely with minimal IT effort via the SonicExpress app
- SonicOS 8.0 — Modern, streamlined UI with single-pane-of-glass management
- Cellular Failover Ready — Ensure business continuity with optional 4G/LTE failover
- Support for up to 1,000 Authenticated Users
- MTBF of 51.7 Years — Built for long-term reliability
Advanced Security Capabilities
- Deep Packet Inspection of TLS/SSL encrypted traffic (DPI-SSL)
- Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
- Gateway Anti-Virus & Anti-Spyware
- Application Intelligence & Control
- Content Filtering Service (CFS)
- Denial of Service (DoS) & DDoS Protection
- Real-Time Deep Memory Inspection (RTDMI)
- Capture Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) — available with subscription
- BGP, OSPF, RIPv1/v2, and policy-based routing support
- LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+, SAML SSO authentication
VoIP & Connectivity
The TZ280 supports SIP and H.323 v1.5 VoIP protocols, making it ideal for businesses running voice over IP phone systems. NAT modes include 1:1, 1:many, many:many, PAT, and transparent mode for maximum network flexibility.
Ideal For
✔ Small & medium-sized businesses (SMBs) ✔ Home offices and remote workers ✔ Retail, hospitality, and point-of-sale environments ✔ Distributed enterprises with branch locations ✔ Organizations needing PCI, HIPAA, or compliance-ready security
What's in the Box
- SonicWall TZ280 Firewall Appliance
- Power adapter
- Quick start guide
Note: This is the appliance-only version. Security service subscriptions (Advanced Protection Security Suite, content filtering, cloud management, etc.) are sold separately.
Specifications at a Glance
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 03-SSC-1824 |
| Generation | Gen 8 |
| Firewall Throughput | 940 Mbps |
| Threat Prevention | 750 Mbps |
| VPN Tunnels | 200 |
| Max Users | 1,000 |
| Interfaces | 8x GbE RJ-45, 2x 1G SFP, USB 3.0 |
| OS | SonicOS 8.0 |
| MTBF | 51.7 Years |
| Form Factor | Desktop |
