SonicWALL Releases Deep Security Integrated Switching Appliance

The rack-mountable appliance incorporates a wide range of security features, including a deep inspection firewall, IPSec virtual private network, gateway anti-virus and intrusion prevention, providing real-time protection against viruses and worms. The PRO 1260 also features an integrated 24-port, wire-speed auto-sensing MDIX Layer 2 switch.

It is available in two versions. The standard PRO 1260 Standard is a plug-and-play device designed for simple deployment and is available this quarter. The Enhanced version, which will be available early next year, is a fully managed L2 switch featuring custom security zones, traffic monitoring and port-level configurability for duplex and speed. It supports Internet Group Multicast Protocol and wireless LAN.

"Small businesses and branch offices have a lot to gain from an integrated solution that saves time and money, and can be deployed and managed without difficulty," SonicWALL president and CEO Matt Medeiros said in a statement. "All networks require security and switching, but few small businesses have access to the dedicated IT personnel needed to manage these functions. The PRO 1260 is a breakthrough networking option, which offers small businesses an exceptional level of control and flexibility."