Product Type | Security appliance |
Form Factor | Desktop |
Weight | 29.98 oz |
Shipping Weight | 3.24 lbs |
Power Requirements | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
Power Consumption (Operational) | 18.91 Watt |
Power Provided | 36 Watt |
Power Device | External power adapter |
MTBF | 27.1 years |
OS Provided | SonicOS 7.0 |
Software Included | SonicWall Essential Protection Service Suite (3 years) |
Pricing Type | SonicWALL Secure Upgrade Plus Program (3 years option) |
SONICWALL TZ270W Security Appliance with 3YR Essential Edition



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- Comprehensive integrated threat protection with multi-layered services in a single appliance
- High throughput and scalability support make it ideal for growing networks and remote branches
- Wireless-AC support and dual USB 3.0 ports enhance deployment flexibility and future-readiness
Product Overview
The SONICWALL TZ270W is a high-performance, wireless-enabled security appliance tailored for small to medium-sized businesses. Built with a compact desktop form factor, it supports both wired and wireless (Wi-Fi 5) connections using the IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2 standard with dual-band frequencies at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. This model is part of SonicWall's Secure Upgrade Plus Program and includes a 3-year Essential Protection Service Suite, delivering comprehensive cybersecurity coverage including Stateful Packet Inspection, content filtering, antivirus scanning, and IPSec VPN support.
Designed for speed and scalability, the TZ270W boasts firewall throughput up to 2 Gbps and IPS/application throughput rates of up to 1 Gbps. It can handle up to 750,000 SPI connections and 150,000 DPI connections simultaneously. With six LAN ports, two WAN ports, dual USB 3.0 ports, and integrated wireless controls, it also supports 16 manageable access points. Security is further enhanced with support for AES encryption up to 256-bit, NAT/PAT, and compliance with standards such as FIPS 140-2 and IEEE 802.11 security protocols.
Ideal for globally distributed organizations, the device is TAA-compliant and supports a wide range of VPN clients and wireless authentication protocols. The inclusion of SonicOS 7.0 ensures flexible, policy-based routing and streamlined network management. Its robust build, long MTBF of 27.1 years, and full-featured OS make it a reliable option for mission-critical network security deployments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wi-Fi Standards | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2 |
Dual-band Support | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
Antenna Type | External detachable |
Radio Technology | Dual-stream (2x2), Beamforming, Bluetooth Low Energy Beaconing |
Wireless Features | Band steering, Captive portal, Fast roaming, Airtime fairness, Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) |
Compliance & Origin
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Country of Origin | TAIWAN |
Compliance Certifications | FCC Class B, UL, TUV GS, ICSA Firewall & AV, cUL, CB, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, EMC, IC, MIC, R&TTE, RoHS, ICES Class B, WEEE, TELEC, REACH, LVD, VCCI Class B, RCM, CoC, Common Criteria |
Advanced Security Features
Firewall Throughput | 2 Gbps |
Threat Prevention Throughput | 750 Mbps |
Application Throughput | 1 Gbps |
IPS Throughput | 1 Gbps |
Anti-malware Throughput | 750 Mbps |
TLS/SSL Inspection Throughput | 300 Mbps |
VPN Throughput (IPSec) | 750 Mbps |
SPI Connections | 750,000 |
DPI Connections | 150,000 |
DPI SSL Connections | 25,000 |
Firewall Features | Stateful Packet Inspection, NAT/PAT, Anti-spam, DPI, WIDS, WIPS, Port mirroring, QoS, DoS/DDoS protection |
VPN Support | IPSec, SSL VPN, Site-to-site, NAT traversal |
Content Filtering | Yes |
Encryption Algorithms | DES, 3DES, AES 128/192/256-bit, SHA-1, MD5, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, WEP, PEAP, TTLS |
Authentication Methods | RADIUS, LDAP, XAUTH |
Interfaces
LAN Ports | 6 x 1000Base-T - RJ-45 |
WAN Ports | 2 x 1000Base-T - RJ-45 |
USB Ports | 2 x USB 3.0 - Type A |
Console Port | 1 x RJ-45 |
Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac Wave 2 |
Routing Protocols | OSPF, RIP-1, RIP-2, BGP, Static IP Routing, Policy-based Routing (PBR) |
Network/Transport Protocols | TCP/IP, UDP/IP, ICMP/IP, IPSec, PPTP, PPPoE, L2TP, DHCP |
Remote Management Protocols | SNMP v2, SNMP v3, HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, CLI |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 7.5 in |
Depth | 5.3 in |
Height | 1.4 in |
Min Operating Temperature | 32 °F |
Max Operating Temperature | 104 °F |
Humidity Range Operating | 5 - 95% (non-condensing) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | SonicOS 7.0 with CLI, HTTPS, SSH, SNMP |
Manageable Access Points | 16 |
SSL VPN Licenses (included/max) | 1 / 50 |
Site-to-site VPN Tunnels | 50 |
IPSec VPN Clients (included/max) | 5 / 200 |
Virtual Interfaces (VLANs) | 64 |
Single Sign-On Users | 1000 |