SonicWall TZ280W 03-SSC-7996 Desktop Firewall, Wireless-AX, Secure Upgrade Appliance Only
Overview
The SonicWall TZ Series (Gen 8) is an SD-Branch platform for small and mid-sized organizations and distributed enterprises in a desktop form factor. It runs SonicOS 8 with Secure SD-WAN, zero-touch deployment and centralized management through Network Security Manager (NSM), and it integrates SonicWall Switch and SonicWave access points. The 03-SSC-7996 is the TZ280W Secure Upgrade appliance. It carries no attached subscription and is offered only to SonicProtect customers upgrading their hardware. Support and optional security subscriptions are otherwise sold separately.
Technical Details
The SonicWall TZ280W 03-SSC-7996 is a desktop next-generation firewall running SonicOS 8, with 8×1GbE RJ45, 2×1GbE SFP. Threat Prevention throughput is 1 Gbps with Gateway AV, Anti-Spyware, IPS and Application Control enabled (2.5 Gbps firewall inspection), and it holds up to 1,000,000 concurrent SPI connections. The Wireless-AX model adds a 2x2 802.11ax radio. This part number is Appliance Only: SonicWall support and optional security subscriptions are sold separately. It is used at a small office, branch or retail site for internet-edge protection, SD-WAN and site-to-site VPN.
Best For
The TZ280W suits a small office, branch or retail site that needs 1 Gbps of Threat Prevention throughput and up to 1,000,000 concurrent SPI connections. It suits existing SonicProtect subscribers upgrading their hardware. Size against the Threat Prevention figure, not the firewall inspection throughput.
Not suitable if:
- your inspected traffic exceeds 1 Gbps, the published Threat Prevention throughput
- you need security services included in the part number, since this one is Appliance Only
- you need Power over Ethernet from the firewall, since this model has none
- you do not hold an active SonicProtect subscription, since this upgrade appliance is restricted to SonicProtect customers
- you require rack mounting without an additional kit, since this is a desktop appliance and requires a separate SonicWall rack mount kit
03-SSC-7996 Specifications
| Ports & Uplinks | |
|---|---|
| Fixed Interfaces | 8×1GbE RJ45, 2×1GbE SFP |
| Max Port Speed | 1 GbE |
| Management & Console Ports | 1×Console (Micro-USB), 1×USB (type-C) |
| Performance & Scale | |
| Firewall Throughput | 2.5 Gbps (RFC 2544) |
| Threat Prevention Throughput | 1 Gbps (Gateway AV, Anti-Spyware, IPS and Application Control enabled) |
| TLS/SSL Inspection Throughput | 0.43 Gbps (DPI SSL) |
| IPsec VPN Throughput | 1.2 Gbps (1418-byte UDP, AESGMAC16-256) |
| Maximum Concurrent Sessions | 1,000,000 (SPI) |
| New Sessions per Second | 12,000 |
| Maximum DPI Connections | 200,000 (DPI) |
| Maximum IPsec VPN Tunnels | 200 (site-to-site) |
| Power & Thermal | |
| Power Supply | 60 W; 100-240 VAC input (50-60 Hz) |
| Redundant Power Supply | No |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 15.4 W |
| Physical & Environmental | |
| Form Factor | Desktop |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.38 × 5.87 × 8.86 in (3.5 × 14.9 × 22.5 cm) |
| Weight | 1.87 lb (0.85 kg) |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C) |
| Software | |
| Operating System | SonicOS 8 |
| High Availability | Active/Standby with stateful synchronization |
| Central Management Platform | Network Security Manager (NSM) 3.0 and above |
| Routing Protocols & IPv6 | BGP, OSPF, RIPv1/v2, static routes, policy-based routing; IPv6 certified |
FAQ
Does the SonicWall TZ280W 03-SSC-7996 include a security subscription?
No. The 03-SSC-7996 is Appliance Only: firewall, VPN and routing run on SonicOS 8, while SonicWall support and security subscriptions such as the Advanced Protection Security Suite are sold separately.
How much traffic can the SonicWall TZ280W 03-SSC-7996 handle?
SonicWall publishes no user count, so size the TZ280W on its figures. Firewall inspection throughput is 2.5 Gbps, but Threat Prevention throughput is 1 Gbps with Gateway AV, Anti-Spyware, IPS and Application Control enabled; size against that. It holds 1,000,000 concurrent SPI connections and 200,000 DPI connections, and opens 12,000 new connections per second.
What interfaces does the SonicWall TZ280W 03-SSC-7996 have?
The TZ280W provides 8×1GbE RJ45, 2×1GbE SFP. Management and console connectivity is 1×Console (Micro-USB), 1×USB (type-C). Transceivers for any SFP-type ports are sold separately.
Does the SonicWall TZ280W 03-SSC-7996 support high availability?
The TZ280W supports Active/Standby high availability with stateful synchronization.
What is the difference between the TZ280W and the TZ280?
The TZ280W adds an integrated radio to the TZ280; firewall inspection, Threat Prevention and connection figures are the same series figures. Maximum power consumption is 15.4 W on the TZ280W against 12.36 W on the TZ280.
Does the SonicWall TZ280W 03-SSC-7996 have built-in Wi-Fi?
Yes. The TZ280W is the Wireless-AX model, with a 2x2 802.11ax radio. For larger wireless deployments SonicWall pairs its firewalls with SonicWave access points.
Who can buy the 03-SSC-7996?
Only SonicProtect customers. The 03-SSC-7996 is upgrade hardware with no attached subscription, offered to existing SonicProtect subscribers only. Network Devices Inc. confirms eligibility before ordering.
Does the 03-SSC-7996 include SonicWall support?
Support is not included with an Appliance Only part number. SonicWall support and optional security subscriptions are sold separately, and Network Devices Inc. confirms the correct support option before the order is placed.
How is the SonicWall TZ280W 03-SSC-7996 managed?
The TZ280W is managed through Network Security Manager (NSM) 3.0 and above, and locally through the SonicOS web interface and CLI. Firewall policy, SD-WAN, VPN and high availability are configured on the appliance; the security services on it are licensed separately unless this part number bundles them. SonicWall includes centralized management and alerting as part of support, so NSM management needs an active support contract or security bundle.
What condition is the 03-SSC-7996 sold in, and what warranty applies?
Network Devices Inc. supplies the 03-SSC-7996 new and factory sealed. It is covered by a one-year Network Devices Inc. warranty and a 30-day return window. Orders ship from our New Jersey and Texas warehouses.
