02-SSC-6794 Sonicwall Tz470 Ethernet Firewall Security Appliance

SonicWall TZ470 Network Security Firewall

The SonicWall TZ470 (model 02-SSC-6794) represents a significant advancement in next-generation firewall technology for mid-sized organizations, distributed enterprises, and retail environments. This robust security appliance delivers enterprise-grade protection with 2.5 Gbps of threat prevention throughput, providing comprehensive security against sophisticated cyber threats while supporting high-speed network connectivity requirements.

Performance and Security Specifications

Engineered to meet the demanding requirements of modern network infrastructures, the TZ470 combines high-performance hardware with SonicWall's proven security technologies to deliver unmatched protection without compromising network performance.

Throughput Capabilities

The TZ470 firewall is engineered to handle substantial network traffic while maintaining comprehensive security inspection. With 2.5 Gbps firewall inspection throughput and 1.5 Gbps Threat Prevention throughput, this appliance ensures that security measures do not become a network bottleneck. The impressive 900 Mbps VPN throughput supports secure remote access and site-to-site connectivity for distributed organizations.

Application Intelligence and Control

Beyond traditional port-based filtering, the TZ470 delivers deep application visibility and control, allowing network administrators to identify and manage over 3,000 applications regardless of port, protocol, or evasion techniques. This granular application control enables precise policy enforcement and bandwidth management for critical business applications.

Comprehensive Security Protection

The SonicWall TZ470 integrates multiple layers of security technologies working in concert to provide defense-in-depth protection against evolving cyber threats, from network perimeter attacks to sophisticated malware campaigns.

Next-Generation Firewall Capabilities

Moving beyond traditional stateful inspection, the TZ470 implements true next-generation firewall functionality with deep packet inspection, SSL/TLS decryption and inspection, and advanced threat prevention capabilities that examine traffic at the application layer.

Real-Time Deep Memory Inspection

This proprietary technology represents a breakthrough in malware detection, employing a patent-pending process that examines the memory space of running processes in real-time to identify and block malware that evades traditional sandboxing techniques, including unknown and zero-day attacks.

Advanced Threat Protection Suite

SonicWall's integrated threat prevention technologies provide layered security that addresses the full spectrum of modern cyber threats, from ransomware and phishing attacks to advanced persistent threats.

SSL/TLS Decryption and Inspection

With the majority of network traffic now encrypted, the TZ470 provides industry-leading SSL/TLS decryption and inspection capabilities, allowing security policies to be enforced on encrypted traffic that would otherwise be invisible to traditional security controls. This critical capability ensures that threats hiding in encrypted communications are detected and neutralized.

Encrypted Traffic Management

The appliance can selectively decrypt and inspect encrypted traffic based on customizable policies, balancing security requirements with privacy considerations. Performance-optimized decryption engines ensure that this resource-intensive process does not impact network performance.

Cloud Application Security

As organizations increasingly adopt cloud applications, the TZ470 provides visibility and control over sanctioned and unsanctioned cloud application usage. The firewall can identify and control access to thousands of cloud applications, enabling organizations to maintain security policies even when data moves beyond the traditional network perimeter.

Network Interface and Connectivity

The TZ470 is designed with flexible connectivity options to support diverse network architectures, from traditional wired networks to modern high-speed fiber connections, while providing seamless integration with existing network infrastructure.

Interface

This security appliance features a comprehensive array of network interfaces designed to accommodate various deployment scenarios and connectivity requirements for mid-sized organizations with diverse network infrastructure needs.

High-Speed Ethernet Ports

The TZ470 includes twelve auto-negotiating Gigabit Ethernet ports, with two dedicated 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports (2.5G/1G/100M) that support higher-speed internet connections or can be used for high-bandwidth internal network segments. These high-speed interfaces provide flexibility for connecting to modern internet service offerings or aggregating traffic from multiple network segments.

Port Assignment Flexibility

Network administrators can configure each port for specific functions, including WAN, LAN, DMZ, or optional port-based VLAN configurations. This flexibility enables the TZ470 to adapt to various network topologies without requiring additional hardware or complex workarounds.

Expansion Capabilities

For organizations requiring additional interface options, the TZ470 supports optional expansion modules that can add fiber connectivity, additional copper Ethernet ports, or other specialized interface types to meet specific network infrastructure requirements.

Virtual Private Networking

The TZ470 delivers robust VPN capabilities that enable secure remote access for mobile users and seamless site-to-site connectivity for distributed enterprise environments, all with the high performance needed for modern bandwidth-intensive applications.

Site-to-Site VPN

With support for up to 500 site-to-site VPN tunnels, the TZ470 can create secure encrypted connections between multiple business locations, partners, or cloud environments. These tunnels support both policy-based and route-based VPN configurations, providing flexibility for complex network architectures.

VPN Performance Optimization

The integrated VPN accelerator hardware ensures that encryption and decryption processes do not impact overall firewall performance, maintaining line-rate VPN throughput even under heavy load conditions. Support for multiple cryptographic algorithms allows administrators to balance security requirements with performance considerations.

SSL VPN and Remote Access

The TZ470 includes comprehensive SSL VPN capabilities, providing secure remote access for mobile users and teleworkers without requiring dedicated VPN client software in most scenarios. The clientless SSL VPN portal offers secure access to specific applications and resources through a standard web browser.

High-Availability

The TZ470 supports active/passive high-availability configurations that provide automatic failover in the event of hardware failure or network connectivity issues. This capability ensures business continuity for organizations requiring maximum uptime for critical business operations.

Detailed Key Specifications

The SonicWall TZ470 combines enterprise-grade hardware components with optimized security software to deliver high-performance protection for demanding network environments, with specifications designed to handle current and future security requirements.

Physical Specifications

The TZ470 is engineered with a compact, rack-mountable form factor suitable for deployment in standard server racks or on desktop surfaces, providing installation flexibility for various environments.

Chassis and Dimensions

The security appliance features a sturdy metal chassis measuring 11.5 x 8.0 x 1.5 inches (292 x 203 x 38 mm), with included rack mounting brackets for standard 19-inch rack installations. The compact design occupies only 1U of rack space while providing comprehensive security capabilities.

Environmental Specifications

Designed for operation in standard office environments, the TZ470 operates within a temperature range of 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) with 10% to 90% relative humidity (non-condensing). The fan-cooled design ensures reliable operation even under continuous maximum load conditions.

Power Requirements

The appliance includes an internal power supply supporting 100-240V AC operation at 50-60Hz, with typical power consumption of 35W and maximum consumption not exceeding 45W under full load conditions.

Performance Metrics

The TZ470 delivers enterprise-level performance across all security functions, ensuring that comprehensive security inspection does not impact network performance or user experience.

Throughput Specifications

With 2.5 Gbps firewall inspection throughput, 1.5 Gbps application inspection throughput, and 900 Mbps VPN throughput, the TZ470 handles the demands of modern networks with multiple simultaneous security services enabled.

Connection Handling Capacity

The firewall can maintain state information for up to 500,000 concurrent connections while processing 25,000 new connections per second, ensuring consistent performance even during peak usage periods or during denial-of-service attack mitigation.

Interface Performance

All network interfaces support full-duplex operation at their rated speeds, with the two 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports automatically negotiating to compatible speeds when connected to 1Gbps or 100Mbps equipment.