Determine the NSv instance type required before starting installation.
| SonicWall NSv Model | Instance Type (Size) | Minimum Interface Count | Maximum Interface Count | Core Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSv XS |
Standard_DS1_v2* Standard_B1ms Standard_DC1ds_v3 Standard_DC1s_v3 Standard_F1S Standard_DS12-1_v2 |
2 | 8 | 1 |
| NSv S |
Standard_D2v4 Standard_D2ds_v4 Standard_D2s_v4 |
2 | 8 | 2 |
| NSv M |
Standard_D4_v4 Standard_D4s_v4 Standard_D4d_v4 Standard_D4ds_v4 |
4 | 8 | 4 |
| NSv L |
Standard_D8_v4 Standard_D8_v3 Standard_D8s_v3 |
8 | 8 | 8 |
Standard_B server size serves only lab firewall so should be deployed with caution for production networks.
For NSv sizing and pricing information, see: