Warranty Support - International

Included with all SonicWALL products, SonicWALL warranty support includes return-to-factory hardware replacement for one year. Warranty Support also includes technical support and software/firmware updates for 90 days. Coverage is provided during normal business hours.

Coverage Hours

Support is provided during standard business hours, 24 hours per day local time, seven days per week, including locally-recognized SonicWALL holidays.

Hardware Service

Warranty Support includes the repair or replacement of failing hardware returned to the SonicWALL factory for a period of year following the date of purchase.

Upon diagnosis of a hardware failure, a SonicWALL technical specialist issues an RMA number and provides instructions for returning the hardware to SonicWALL. Upon receipt of the failed appliance, SonicWALL ships a fully functional appliance. The replacement appliance is equivalent to a new appliance.

SonicWALL does not accept failed appliances without a valid RMA number.

Software/Firmware Updates

All software and firmware maintenance releases and updates are included for 90 days after the date of purchase. SonicWALL notifies administrators via electronic mail of new updates. The updates are delivered exclusively via the Web.

Support Tools

Warranty Support provides access to SonicWALL’s Web-based support tools, including FAQs, documentation, and Knowledge Base systems.

Availability

This warranty applied to products sold in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Central and South America.

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Internet Security Appliances specifications

SonicWALL Internet Security Appliances are pivotal solutions aimed at safeguarding networks from an ever-evolving array of cyber threats. Designed for small to medium-sized businesses, as well as enterprises, these appliances deliver robust security and high-performance capabilities.

One of the main features of SonicWALL Internet Security Appliances is their Unified Threat Management (UTM) functionality. This integrated approach allows organizations to manage multiple security measures, including firewall protection, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and antivirus capabilities, within a single device. This consolidation simplifies security management and reduces the risk of vulnerabilities from disparate systems.

Another significant technology found in these appliances is Application Control. This feature enables administrators to monitor and regulate the applications and services used within their networks, ensuring that bandwidth is allocated efficiently, and potentially harmful applications are blocked. Coupled with Content Filtering, SonicWALL offers granular policies to restrict access to inappropriate or non-work-related content, enhancing overall productivity while maintaining security.

SonicWALL appliances also utilize advanced cybersecurity technologies like SonicWall Capture Threat Assessment and Capture Advanced Threat Protection. These solutions leverage artificial intelligence to identify and remove sophisticated malware and ransomware threats before they infiltrate the network. This proactive approach ensures that only safe email and web traffic is allowed through, providing comprehensive protection against advanced persistent threats.

Moreover, SonicWALL’s Global Management System (GMS) enables centralized control over multiple security devices, making it easy for IT teams to maintain a consistent security posture across various locations. This capability is especially beneficial for organizations with distributed networks, as it provides real-time visibility into network activity and security incidents.

The appliances are also designed with scalability in mind. Whether an organization grows or needs to adjust its security policies, SonicWALL appliances can be updated, expanded, or modified without significant disruptions. This flexibility makes them a long-term investment for any business focused on network security.

In addition, SonicWALL's user-friendly interface simplifies the deployment and management processes. With intuitive dashboards and reporting tools, administrators can easily track security events, analyze network traffic patterns, and respond swiftly to potential threats.

In summary, SonicWALL Internet Security Appliances combine essential features like Unified Threat Management, Application Control, and advanced threat protection technologies into a cohesive security solution. Their scalability, centralized management capabilities, and user-friendly interfaces make them an excellent choice for businesses aiming to strengthen their cyber defenses in a complex digital landscape.