SonicOS 8 NSv Getting Started Guide for Proxmox

Subscription-Based NSv Models

SonicOS 8.2.2 introduces subscription-based NSv models for Proxmox deployments, enabling organizations to select the firewall capacity that precisely matches their workload requirements:

Model vCPU Cores Target Use Case
NSv XS 1 Optimal fit for targeted security workloads, particularly in environments where efficiency and precision matter.
NSv S 2 Branch offices, micro-segmentation, SD-WAN endpoints
NSv M 4 Mid-size sites, multi-zone segmentation, moderate throughput
NSv L 8 Data center edge, high-throughput inspection, large-scale deployments

NSv S, M, and L models are available as subscription licenses (1, 2, 3, 5, and 7-year terms) with Secure Connect, APSS, and MPSS bundles. BYOL and PAYG options are available on supported platforms.

The NSv XS (single-core) model remains available. However, the NSv S, M, and L models extend the portfolio with additional capacity tiers.