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SonicWALLTZ170SPFAQ
OVERVIEW
How is the TZ 170 SP different from the TELE3 SP?
The TZ 170 SP is the next-generation replacement for the original SonicWALL TELE3 SP -- one of the industry’s
first Firewall/VPN devices with an internal analog modem for failover/failback capability. The new TZ 170 SP is
significantly faster, contains an internal 10/100Mbps switch for its LAN ports, has an optional interface for future
growth, and runs SonicWALL’s award-winning SonicOS operating system, which allows it to perform many more
tasks than the original TELE3 SP. With the release of SonicOS 2.6 Enhanced for TZ 170 SP, customers will be
able to back up two dedicated WAN interfaces with the analog modem’s failover/failback capability, offering a levels
of uptime and redundancy not found in most competitors’ devices.
HARDWARE/SOFTWARE FEATURES
Can I run SonicOS Enhanced on the TZ 170 SP?
Yes.
What does the ‘SonicOS 2.6 Enhanced for TZ 170 SP’ upgrade cost?
The upgrade retails for US$500. This price applies to the 10-node, 25-node, and Unrestricted-node models of the
TZ 170 SP.
Can I import a prefs file from a TELE3 SP into a TZ 170 SP?
You can, although it will import and report errors, and some settings will not be transferred since the hardware and
prefs storing mechanisms are different in the two models. If you are replacing a TELE3 SP with a TZ 170 SP, it’s
recommended that you recreate the TELE3 SP’s settings on the TZ 170 SP to avoid any potential issues.
How do I upgrade a TZ 170 SP from SonicOS Standard to SonicOS Enhanced?
When you purchase the upgrade, you will be provided with a new firmware image to install onto the TZ 170 SP; the
new firmware is installed in the standard SonicWALL method of software upgrade (i.e. using the web management
GUI and a modern web browser). Please note that since the preferences files for Standard and Enhanced are
different, all settings will be erased when upgrading a TZ 170 SP from Standard to Enhanced
. Because of this, you
will need to note all the settings currently on the device, and re-enter them once the TZ 170 SP reboots running
Enhanced.
For a more complete discussion of this topic, please see the SonicWALL whitepaper ‘Upgrading SonicOS Standard
to SonicOS Enhanced’, located at
http://www.sonicwall.com/services/pdfs/SonicOS_Standard_to_Enhanced_Upgrade.pdf
Can I downgrade a TZ 170 SP running SonicOS Enhanced to SonicOS Standard?
Yes, but your SonicOS Enhanced preferences are not convertible to SonicOS Standard (the advanced objects in
SonicOS Enhanced cannot be mapped onto the SonicOS Standard preference structure), so all settings will be lost
when the TZ 170 SP reboots with SonicOS 2.x Standard.