The Smartest Way to License the SonicWall TZ80

Why the 5-Year Secure Connect Lite Bundle is the simplest, most reliable way to stay compliant with the TZ80’s subscription-based model.

The SonicWall TZ80 brings Gen-8 security, unified management and enterprise-grade protection to small businesses and remote sites. But as more organizations adopt it, one operational detail has become especially important to understand: license enforcement.

If Secure Connect Lite or APSS expires, the firewall enters a grace period and eventually stops passing traffic. For businesses that can’t afford downtime, staying licensed isn’t optional, it’s essential. That’s why many partners now recommend a more predictable approach: the TZ80 Secure Connect Lite 5-Year Bundle.

Why the 5-Year Bundle Works Better

Annual renewals introduce operational risk. Budgets change, reminders get missed and distributed environments complicate tracking. A single lapse can disrupt connectivity and require urgent remediation. The 5-year Secure Connect Lite bundle removes that burden. Instead of renewing every year, organizations get five uninterrupted years of service, support, updates and cloud management in a single purchase.

Why the 5-Year Bundle Is the Smarter Financial Choice

Here’s why this deal is so attractive:

Reducing Operational Overhead and Downtime

For MSPs and IT teams supporting remote or distributed sites, the bundle offers long-term stability:

• Fewer administrative cycles
• No urgent “renew-now” disruptions
• Predictable cost and compliance
• Continuous protection aligned with the TZ80’s lifecycle

This reduces ticket volume and makes long-term planning significantly easier.

Who Benefits Most

The bundle is ideal for:

• Small businesses, retail locations and branch offices that need a set-and-forget model
• MSPs managing multiple TZ80 deployments across customer environments

These teams value stability and the elimination of unexpected operational work.

What’s Included

The 5-Year Secure Connect Lite Bundle provides:

• SonicWall TZ80 Next-Gen Firewall appliance
• 60 months of Secure Connect Lite Services, covering: 

  • Cloud management & zero-touch deployment 

  • Basic routing, VPN, and SD-WAN features 

  • Email & Chat with support and firmware updates 

Everything needed to run the device securely and consistently.

A More Predictable Path Forward

The TZ80 brings powerful, modern capabilities to entry-level environments. The 5-year bundle complements that design by removing renewal guesswork, reducing cost and ensuring the firewall remains fully licensed and operational for the entire lifecycle.

For teams who want predictable cost, fewer administrative tasks and uninterrupted protection, the 5-year Secure Connect Lite bundle is the simplest and safest option.