E-Class Network Security Appliance Series
High performance and powerful protection for the enterprise.
The Dell™ SonicWALL™ E-Class Network Security Appliance (NSA) Series is an industry first—using patented Reassembly-Free Deep Packet Inspection™* (RFDPI) technology in combination with multi-core specialized security microprocessors to deliver gateway anti-virus, anti-spyware, intrusion prevention and Application Intelligence at high speed—without sacrificing network performance.

Multi-core performance architecture.
The Dell SonicWALL E-Class NSA Series delivers powerful threat prevention against a vast spectrum of network attacks with unprecedented speed, thanks to multi-core performance architecture. Through the concurrent use of up to 16 specialized security processing cores, the E-Class NSA is engineered to provide breakthrough deep packet inspection and granular network intelligence over real-time network traffic without impacting network performance. Utilizing the processing power of these multiple cores in unison dramatically increases throughput and simultaneous inspection capabilities while lowering overhead impact.
Taking protection to new levels of control is the Dell SonicWALL Application Intelligence Service, a set of customizable protection tools that empowers administrators with precise control over network traffic. This configurable set of granular application-specific policies can automate bandwidth management, control internal and external Web access, restrict transfer of specific files and documents, scan email attachments through user-configurable criteria and support custom signatures.

Deployment flexibility.
Designed for highly redundant operations, E-Class NSA appliances are ideal solutions for wired or wireless deployments requiring high-speed access and heavy workgroup segmentation. With integrated support for standards-based VoIP, virtual local area networks (VLANs), enterprise-class routing and quality of service (QoS), E-Class NSAs increase deployment flexibility and enhance productivity.

Dynamic protection.
Dynamic threat protection, content filtering and Application Intelligence services are continually updated on a 24x7 basis to maximize security and decrease cost. IT productivity is increased by eliminating ad-hoc patch management for servers and workstations, automating the application of new protection signatures and removing the necessity to manually update security policies.
- *U.S. Patent 7,310,815–A method and apparatus for data stream analysis and blocking.
NSA E8510
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Performance
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Interfaces
Interfaces NSA E7500 NSA E8500 NSA E8510 Gigabit Ethernet 4 4 4 1 Gigabit/10 Gigabit SFP 4/0 4/0 0/2 High Availability 1 1 1 USB Ports 2 2 2 -
Connectivity
Connectivity NSA E6500 NSA E7500 NSA E8500 Global VPN Clients (max.) 2,000 (6,000) 2,000 (10,000) 2,000 (10,000) SSL VPN Clients (max.) 2 (50) 2 (50) 2 (50) Maximum Connections 1,000,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 New Connections/sec 20,000 25,000 80,000 -
Wireless
Wireless NSA E6500 NSA E7500 NSA E8500 SonicPoints Supported 128 128 128 3G Modem Failover Yes Yes Yes Wireless Switch Yes Yes Yes Layer 2 Wireless Bridging Yes Yes Yes -
Deployments
NSA E6500
Ideal for enterprises seeking high-speed threat protection and more precise control over network traffic.
NSA E7500
Ideal for large enterprises seeking a Next-Generation Firewall with optional Application Intelligence, Control, & real-time visualization.
NSA E8500
Ideal for large enterprises seeking a premiere Next-Generation Firewall with integrated Application Intelligence & Control & real-time situational visualization & awareness.
NSA E8500
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Performance
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Interfaces
Interfaces NSA E6500 NSA E7500 NSA E8500 Gigabit Ethernet 8 4 4 Gigabit SFP - 4 4 High Availability 1 1 1 USB Ports 2 2 2 -
Connectivity
Connectivity NSA E6500 NSA E7500 NSA E8500 Global VPN Clients (max.) 2,000 (6,000) 2,000 (10,000) 2,000 (10,000) SSL VPN Clients (max.) 2 (50) 2 (50) 2 (50) Maximum Connections 1,000,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 New Connections/sec 20,000 25,000 80,000 -
Wireless
Wireless NSA E6500 NSA E7500 NSA E8500 SonicPoints Supported 128 128 128 3G Modem Failover Yes Yes Yes Wireless Switch Yes Yes Yes Layer 2 Wireless Bridging Yes Yes Yes -
Deployments
NSA E6500
Ideal for enterprises seeking high-speed threat protection and more precise control over network traffic.
NSA E7500
Ideal for large enterprises seeking a Next-Generation Firewall with optional Application Intelligence, Control, & real-time visualization.
NSA E8500
Ideal for large enterprises seeking a premiere Next-Generation Firewall with integrated Application Intelligence & Control & real-time situational visualization & awareness.
NSA E6500
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Performance
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Interfaces
Interfaces NSA E6500 NSA E7500 NSA E8500 Gigabit Ethernet 8 4 4 Gigabit SFP - 4 4 High Availability 1 1 1 USB Ports 2 2 2 -
Connectivity
Connectivity NSA E6500 NSA E7500 NSA E8500 Global VPN Clients (max.) 2,000 (6,000) 2,000 (10,000) 2,000 (10,000) SSL VPN Clients (max.) 2 (50) 2 (50) 2 (50) Maximum Connections 1,000,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 New Connections/sec 20,000 25,000 80,000 -
Wireless
Wireless NSA E6500 NSA E7500 NSA E8500 SonicPoints Supported 128 128 128 3G Modem Failover Yes Yes Yes Wireless Switch Yes Yes Yes Layer 2 Wireless Bridging Yes Yes Yes -
Deployments
NSA E6500
Ideal for enterprises seeking high-speed threat protection and more precise control over network traffic.
NSA E7500
For large enterprises seeking a Next-Generation Firewall with optional Application Intelligence & Control, real-time visualization & awareness.
NSA E8500
For large enterprises seeking a premiere Next-Generation Firewall with integrated Application Intelligence & Control & real-time situational visualization & awareness.
NSA E5500
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Performance
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Interfaces
Interfaces NSA E5500 NSA E6500 NSA E7500 Gigabit Ethernet 8 8 4 Gigabit SFP - - 4 High Availability 1 1 1 USB Ports 2 2 2 -
Connectivity
Connectivity NSA E5500 NSA E6500 NSA E7500 Global VPN Clients (max.) 2,000 (4,000) 2,000 (6,000) 2,000 (10,000) SSL VPN Clients (max.) 2 (50) 2 (50) 2 (50) Maximum Connections 750,000 1,000,000 1,500,000 New Connections/sec 15,000 20,000 25,000 -
Wireless
Wireless NSA E5500 NSA E6500 NSA E7500 SonicPoints Supported 96 128 128 3G Modem Failover Yes Yes Yes Wireless Switch Yes Yes Yes Layer 2 Wireless Bridging Yes Yes Yes -
Deployments
NSA E5500
Ideal for enterprises seeking exceptional protection and performance, easy management at an unrivalled value.
NSA E6500
Ideal for enterprises seeking high-speed threat protection and more precise control over network traffic.
NSA E7500
Ideal for large enterprises seeking a Next-Generation Firewall with optional Application Intelligence and Control and real-time visualization and awareness.
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- Services must be purchased separately.
- Testing Methodologies: Maximum performance based on RFC 2544 (for firewall). Actual performance may vary depending on network conditions and activated services.
- Full DPI/Gateway AV/Anti-Spyware/IPS throughput measured using industry standard Spirent WebAvalanche HTTP performance test and Ixia test tools. Testing done with multiple flows through multiple port pairs.
- VPN throughput measured using UDP traffic at 1280 byte packet size adhering to RFC 2544.
- Actual maximum connection counts are lower when UTM services are enabled.
- USB 3G card and modem are not included. View all supported USB devices.
Dell SonicWALL E-Class NSA Series
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Dell SonicWALL E-Class Network Security Appliance (NSA) Series
Technology Program: Network Firewalls / Certification Type: EnterpriseThe E-Class NSA Series is a key part of Dell SonicWALL’s portfolio of enterprise-class products and services for network security, email security and secure remote access. All E-Class solutions offer outstanding protection and performance, while delivering intelligence, elegant simplicity and unparalleled value. Dell SonicWALL’s E-Class delivers the high-performance protection required by enterprise-class networks in a solution that is engineered to drive the cost and complexity out of running a secure network.
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Dell SonicWALL E-Class NSA E7500
Certification Program: Validated 140-2 and 140-3 Cryptographic ModulesThe Dell SonicWALL E-Class Network Security Appliance (NSA) Series is engineered to provide high performance Unified Threat Managment (UTM) threat prevention and application inspection to meet the needs of expanding enterprise networks.
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Dell SonicWALL E-Class NSA E6500
Certification Program: Validated 140-2 and 140-3 Cryptographic ModulesThe Dell SonicWALL E-Class Network Security Appliance (NSA) Series is engineered to provide high performance Unified Threat Managment (UTM) threat prevention and application inspection to meet the needs of expanding enterprise networks.
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Dell SonicWALL E-Class NSA E5500
Certification Program: Validated 140-2 and 140-3 Cryptographic ModulesThe Dell SonicWALL E-Class Network Security Appliance (NSA) Series is engineered to provide high performance Unified Threat Managment (UTM) threat prevention and application inspection to meet the needs of expanding enterprise networks.
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Dell SonicWALL E-Class NSA Series
Certification Program: VPNC Testing for InteroperabilityThe VPN Consortium issues logos to products of member companies that have passed its interoperability tests. The interoperability logos indicate that a product interoperates with the other products in the test.
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Dell SonicWALL E-Class NSA Series
Certification Program: Canadian Common Criteria Scheme (CCCS) - FIPS ValidationSonicOS v5.5.1 on E-Class Series Appliances (hereafter referred to as SonicOS v5.5.1), from Dell SonicWALL Inc., was the subject of a Common Criteria evaluation performed by the Common Criteria Evaluation Facility at EWA-Canada, Ltd., Ottawa, Canada. The evaluation was completed on June 4, 2010. The evaluation of SonicOS v5.5.1 determined that this Information Technology (IT) product can be trusted, to an assurance level of EAL 4 augmented with ALC_FLR.1, to conform to the requirements of the associated security target.





