SonicWall · NSsp series
SonicWall NSsp 11700
The SonicWall NSsp 11700 is a rackmount firewall that runs SonicOS. SonicWall publishes a firewall throughput of 47 Gbps and a threat prevention throughput of 37 Gbps for it.
- Firewall throughput
- 47 Gbps
- Threat protection
- 37 Gbps
- IPsec VPN
- 26.7 Gbps
- Form
- Rackmount
Who it suits
As a rackmount unit it suits a head office, campus or data centre with a server rack. With protection switched on, plan for an internet line of no more than about two-thirds of the threat prevention throughput figure. For the NSsp 11700 that means a line of up to about 24 Gbps.
SonicWall NSsp 11700 specifications
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Firewall throughput | 47 Gbps |
| IPS throughput | 37 Gbps |
| Application inspection throughput | 44 Gbps |
| Threat prevention throughput | 37 Gbps |
| IPsec VPN throughput | 26.7 Gbps |
| Maximum concurrent sessions | 20 million |
| Hardware | |
| Form factor | Rackmount |
| Fibre ports | Includes 100 GbE interfaces |
Specifications from SonicWall's published data, checked October 2026. See SonicWall's firewall pages. Throughput figures are each manufacturer's own published numbers. Manufacturers test in different ways, so compare across brands with care. Confirm details before ordering.
What we do with it
- Supply
Firewall supply and installation
The right-sized firewall from any of the five brands, with its licence, installed and configured at your site.
- Audit
Firewall configuration and audit
A review of your rules, firmware, admin access and VPNs, with the weak points fixed and written down.
- Renewal
Firewall licence renewal
Renewals for FortiGuard, Sophos, Palo Alto Networks, SonicWall and Juniper subscriptions, quoted from your serial number.
- Migrate
Firewall migration
Move from an old firewall to a new one, same brand or another, with the rules and VPNs carried over.
Questions about the NSsp 11700
What internet speed can the NSsp 11700 handle?
SonicWall publishes a threat prevention throughput of 37 Gbps for the NSsp 11700. Leaving headroom for busy hours, that suits an internet line of up to about 24 Gbps with protection switched on. With inspection off, its firewall throughput is 47 Gbps.
How many connections can the NSsp 11700 handle?
SonicWall lists a maximum of 20 million concurrent sessions.
Does the NSsp 11700 need a licence?
The hardware works as a basic firewall on its own. Protection features such as intrusion prevention, web filtering and anti-malware need an active SonicWall subscription, and so do firmware updates and support. We quote the firewall with the licence term you choose.
Do you supply the NSsp 11700 with installation?
Yes. We supply it with its licence registered, install and configure it at your site, and hand over the logins and documentation. Ask for a quote on this page.
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Closest models from other brands
Throughput figures are each manufacturer's own published numbers. Manufacturers test in different ways, so compare across brands with care.
- Rackmount
Fortinet FortiGate 1200G
threat protection 40 Gbps
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Palo Alto Networks PA-3540
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Juniper SRX4200
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