SonicWall 02-SSC-6796 TZ470 Essential Edition security appliance

SonicWall TZ470 (02-SSC-6796) – Gen-7 3.5 Gbps Next-Gen Firewall + 2-Year Essential Edition

Overview

The SonicWall TZ470, SKU 02-SSC-6796, is a seventh-generation desktop or rack-mount firewall (1 U) tailored for small to mid-size branch or edge deployments. This SKU includes a 2-year Secure Upgrade Plus Essential Protection license, which gives you intrusion prevention, anti-malware, application control, content filtering, and 24×7 support.In terms of hardware, it offers 8×1 GbE RJ-45 ports and 2×2.5 GbE SFP+ expansion slots, providing flexibility for both LAN and high-speed uplink connections. On performance, the TZ470 delivers 3.5 Gbps firewall throughput, 1.5 Gbps threat prevention, 2 Gbps application throughput, and 2 Gbps IPS processing as per its spec sheet. It also supports 150 site-to-site VPN tunnels, making it a strong candidate for secure connectivity in distributed branch environments.Powered by SonicOS 7, the device supports SD-WAN, zero-touch deployment via SonicExpress, and centralized management. There is built-in storage with the option to expand (up to 256 GB) for logs, caching, and firmware backup. The compact form factor and modern multi-gig interfaces make it a future-proof choice for branch offices.

Key Features

• 3.5 Gbps firewall throughput — handles high-speed Internet or WAN links.

• 1.5 Gbps threat prevention — deep-packet inspection, IPS, malware protection.

• 8×1 GbE + 2×2.5 GbE — supports LAN and multi-gig uplinks.

• 2-Year Essential Protection — comprehensive security + support.

• SonicOS 7 — SD-WAN, zero-touch deployment, centralized control.

• Expandable storage up to 256 GB — for logs, reports, and backup.

Technical Specifications