SonicWall NSv Reviews

Users noted strong ROI from SonicWall NSv due to exceptional cybersecurity features helping prevent breaches and data loss. Enterprises benefited from cost savings on security infrastructure and reduced downtime incidents. Enhanced performance and simplified management streamlined IT operations, leading to better resource allocation. Flexibility in deployment and integration capabilities with existing systems minimized additional investment. The advanced threat detection significantly lessened manual oversight, increasing overall productivity and efficiency.

Enterprises report SonicWall NSv costs around $25,000 for initial purchase with three-year support. Subsequent costs are $12,000 to $15,000. In other regions, pricing ranges from INR 50,000-60,000. Some find this competitive, others find it costly in Brazil. Users highlight reasonable pricing compared to competitors and assess it as moderately priced. Additional licenses are needed for NSM to globally manage firewalls, facilitating centralized policy management. Pricing perceptions vary by region and currency.

• "The tool is moderately priced."
• "The solution's pricing is good for the technology it offers."
• "The solution’s pricing is less compared to other products."

SonicWall NSv is used as a crucial firewall component in network and security solutions. Distributors implement it at customer sites, especially for public-facing servers on Microsoft Azure. Users employ it for SSL VPN, VPN connections, and gateway-level protection. It helps manage logs centrally and restricts LAN access. Predominantly utilized for small and medium businesses, NSv enhances filtering against phishing, security, and data protection threats, with improvements attributed to cloud-based functions.

SonicWall NSv customer service receives high praise for its effectiveness. Customers point out the good quality of technical support, highlighting efficient access through phone or email. Those who work with specialist companies emphasize the consistent provision of tech support, resulting in smooth operation without notable issues. The technical support team is described as very good, ensuring user satisfaction and reliability in maintaining system functionality.

Users found SonicWall NSv's initial setup simple, with deployments across branches completed swiftly by a single individual. Deployments typically took 20 to 45 minutes depending on hardware. Familiarity with the GUI aided the process. Compared to SSL VPN appliances, NSv setup was slightly less intuitive but still manageable. Deployments in Azure were straightforward, with configurations requiring a day. Setup was often conducted over weekends without complications.

SonicWall NSv is deployed in multiple branches supporting many users. Many find it easy to scale, showing no significant capacity issues so far. Users appreciate its flexibility, especially after transitioning to cloud environments, which has reduced hardware limitations. Scalability has been enhanced, allowing upgrades without major concerns. It efficiently meets current needs, enabling extensive usage and adaptation to increased demands.

Many describe SonicWall NSv as stable, noting fantastic experiences despite minor issues where Cisco excels. They report good stability with no significant disruptions, even with over 100 users secured on the site. Although challenges are mentioned regarding application coexistence in Microsoft environments and limited onsite management due to UTM devices, stability remains strong in fresh setups with no downtime. External support is occasionally required for handling these devices.