SonicWall NSa 3800 Firewall Appliance 03-SSC-1843
Delivers multi-gigabit threat and malware analysis throughput with superior TLS performance in a 1U rackable form factor
Hardware NSa 3800
- NSa 2800$2,149.99
- NSa 3800$3,083.99
- NSa 4800$18,155.99
Configuration Hardware Only
- 1U rack form factor fits standard cabinets
- Multi-gigabit threat and malware analysis throughput
- Superior TLS performance for secure sessions
- Expandable storage adapts to growing logs
- Advanced DNS filtering blocks malicious domains
SonicWall NSa 3800 Hardware Appliance
The SonicWall NSa 3800 is a 1U rackable firewall appliance designed for enterprise internet edge deployments. It delivers multi-gigabit threat and malware analysis throughput with superior TLS performance for sessions and throughput. Secure SD-WAN capability and TLS 1.3 support are included. Advanced DNS filtering strengthens network security posture.
Hardware-Only Platform with Expandable Storage
This model ships as a hardware-only unit, allowing integration with existing licence subscriptions or new service bundles. Expandable storage provides flexibility for logging and analytics retention requirements. The jump from a lower-throughput appliance is justified when traffic volumes demand sustained multi-gigabit inspection without performance degradation. TLS 1.3 support ensures modern encrypted traffic visibility.
Enterprise Edge and SD-WAN Deployments
Suited for organisations deploying secure SD-WAN at the internet edge with high encrypted-traffic loads. Teams needing a pre-licensed bundle with bundled security services should evaluate alternative SKUs. Buyers requiring a desktop form factor or fanless operation should look at other models. Environments without rack infrastructure cannot mount this 1U appliance.
How it compares
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- Price $3,083.99
- Pricier than about 82% of the 669 comparable items (median $806.99).
Specifications
| Size & build | |
|---|---|
| Shipping weight | 7.30 kg |
| Package size | 577 × 478 × 180 mm |
Other versions of this model
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Questions about this item
What rack height does the NSa 3800 03-SSC-1843 require for mounting?
The appliance is a 1U rackable unit, so it occupies one rack unit of vertical space in a standard equipment rack.
What is the common installation step that gets missed with the 03-SSC-1843 hardware-only unit?
After racking the 1U chassis, you must apply the appropriate licence to activate threat analysis, TLS inspection and SD-WAN features before the device will pass production traffic.
Which component of the NSa 3800 03-SSC-1843 may need replacement during its service life?
The expandable storage module can be swapped out if capacity needs change or a drive fails, while the main chassis remains in place.
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