Description
Designed for home offices, small offices, and lean branches, the SonicWall TZ280 delivers industry-validated next-generation firewall security with strong price-performance. It supports Gigabit interfaces in a desktop form factor and includes SD-Branch readiness, Secure SD-WAN, Zero-Touch Deployment, and centralized management via Network Security Manager. With high-capacity VPN, PoE/PoE+ edge support, and SonicExpress onboarding, it is ideal for distributed networks that need robust, easy-to-deploy protection.
Tech Specs
- Product Type: Next-Generation Firewall / Security Appliance
- Series / Model: TZ / TZ280
- Form Factor: Desktop
- Ethernet Technology: Gigabit Ethernet (10/5/2.5/1 G interfaces)
- RJ-45 Ports: 8
- SFP Slots: 2 (SFP mini-GBIC)
- Expansion Slots: 2
- USB: Yes
- PoE/PoE+: Powers up to 4 PoE/PoE+ devices
- Firewall Throughput: 2.5 Gbps
- IPS Throughput: 1.54 Gbps
- VPN Throughput: 1.23 Gbps
- VPN Tunnels Supported: 200
- New Connections Per Second: 12,000
- Intrusion Prevention: Yes
- SSL Inspection: Yes
- Encryption Standard: TLS
- Secure SD-WAN: Yes
- SD-Branch Ready: Yes
- Zero-Touch Deployment: Yes
- SonicExpress App Onboarding: Yes
- Centralized Management: Network Security Manager (NSM)
- Integrations: SonicWall Switch, SonicWave Access Point, Capture Client
- Storage: Built-in and expandable
- Power Consumption: 12.36 W
- Weight: 1.81 lb
Warranty & Compliance
- Environmental Compliance: WEEE Directive



