Q1: Is the Stormshield SN3000 firewall compatible with my existing network infrastructure?
The SN3000 integrates perfectly into any professional network environment thanks to its extensive modular connectivity (10 to 26 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 1Gb/10Gb fiber options). It supports standard protocols IPv4/IPv6, VLAN 802.1Q, static and dynamic routing, as well as the main VPN tunneling protocols IPSec and SSL. This flexibility allows for seamless integration with your Cisco, Juniper, HP, Dell, or other network equipment.
Q2: What are the actual performances in a production environment with all protections activated?
With the simultaneous activation of the firewall, IPS, and antivirus, the SN3000 maintains a throughput of 3.25 Gbps, which is more than sufficient to secure the critical flows of a company with several hundred users. The 2.5 million simultaneous connections and 120,000 new sessions per second allow for managing complex environments with business applications, web servers, messaging, and cloud access without noticeable degradation in network performance.
Q3: How does hardware redundancy work and what availability can I expect?
The SN3000 includes redundant critical components: two hot-swappable power supplies allowing for hot replacement without service interruption, and two SSDs in RAID1 to ensure data integrity even in the event of a disk failure. Combined with the Active/Passive high availability function with a second unit, you can achieve availability rates exceeding 99.9%, compliant with the requirements of critical infrastructures and data center environments.
Q4: Do I need additional licenses to use the firewall?
Yes, to benefit from advanced security features (updated IPS signatures, antivirus databases, URL filtering, protection against zero-day vulnerabilities), you will need to subscribe to an annual plan with Stormshield. Contact Stormshield directly or an authorized reseller to obtain pricing for the different license options (Standard, Premium, Enterprise) tailored to the size of your organization and your specific cybersecurity needs.
Q5: Is the SN3000 model still supported by Stormshield?
The Stormshield SN3000 has reached its end of commercial life and has been replaced by newer models like the SN3200. However, this equipment remains fully functional and suitable for deployments requiring high performance and multi-layer security. It is a cost-effective solution for organizations looking for a proven professional UTM firewall with data center capabilities, particularly for lab projects, testing environments, secondary infrastructures, or constrained budgets.
Q6: What are the typical use cases for this professional firewall?
The SN3000 excels in protecting critical infrastructures of medium to large enterprises: securing data centers, secure multi-site interconnection via VPN, protection of DMZ areas hosting web servers and exposed applications, network segmentation to isolate production environments, application filtering to control cloud usage, PCI-DSS regulatory compliance for payment systems, and protection of industrial ICS/SCADA infrastructures requiring strict access control and real-time intrusion detection.
