Understanding the PRO 5060 Model Categories

The SonicWALL PRO 5060 area is divided into 2 different categories. These Categories are:

SonicWALL PRO 5060 Copper Interface - A high performance, multi-service security gateway firewall, with Gigabit-class configurations: 6 x 10/100/1000 Copper Gigabit Ethernet interfaces.

SonicWALL PRO 5060 Copper & Fiber Interface - A high performance, multi-service security gateway firewall, with Gigabit-class configurations: 2 x SX/SC Fixed Multimode Fiber and 4 x 10/100/1000 Copper Gigabit Ethernet interfaces .

How Firewall Licensing Works

One common mistake buyer's make is they buy the firewall based on the number of employees or users they have on the network.  This may be accurate to a certain degree but the firewall's licensing is actually based on the total numbers of devices on your network that need to access the Internet.

Devices Include:

• Desktop computers
• Servers
• Laptops
• Handheld devices
• and any other devices that will access the Internet

Optional Add-On Security Services

A powerful feature of the SonicWALL PRO series is that you can add special security services to enhance your network security.  Most subscription are either 1,2 or 3 years long and do need to be renewed to continue receiving the security service.  These services include:

• Gateway Antivirus - The firewall will block viruses at the perimeter of the network before it reaches any users or servers on the network.
• Spyware Protection - Will detect, block and alert you in the event a user tries to download an application with a spyware bug.  In addition, it can also detect if a user has spyware install on their computer when it tries to broadcast information to the Internet.
• Intrusion Prevention - Used to protect your servers that can be accessed from users on the Internet.  This would include email, Web and FTP servers.  
• Content Filtering - Gives you control over the type of websites your users can view on the Internet. 
• Firewall Configuration and Training Service - Up to four hours of one-on-one training with a Certified Engineer to configure your FW and train your staff.
• Desktop & Server Virus Protection - Protects your network servers and desktops from viruses being installed on the local network.
• Technical Support Services - Provides technical support, firmware upgrades and hardware warranty services.

Upgrades for the PRO 5060

To help protect your initial investment in the firewall SonicWALL has made special upgrades available.  The upgrades are a one-time purchase and do not need to be renewed.  These upgrades include:

• VPN Client Licenses - As you allow more people to access your network remotely you can purchase additional client licenses so they can connect.
• ViewPoint Reporting - Enables enhanced logging and reporting of the Internet usage on your network.

A complete selection of upgrades and security services can be found on the Subscription Center page.

Which Do You Choose?

After determining which SonicWALL PRO 5060 (copper or copper/fiber) model you need. All of the PRO 5060 is a high-performance, multi-service security gateway integrates gigabit-class firewall, VPN, gateway anti-virus, intrusion prevention and anti-spam into a single platform that's easy to install and manage. So when choosing a 5060, it is based on the copper or fiber interfaces.