Symantec 7120 Intrusion Prevention / Network Security Appliance

Overview
The Symantec 7120 Intrusion Prevention / Network Security Appliance delivers high-performance threat detection and mitigation for enterprise and data-center environments. Designed to integrate seamlessly into existing network architectures, this appliance combines real-time signature analysis, behavioral monitoring, and advanced sandboxing to stop known and unknown attacks before they reach critical assets.

Key Features

• Real-time intrusion prevention with automatic signature updates
• Behavior-based anomaly detection to identify zero-day threats
• Integrated sandbox for safe execution and analysis of suspicious files
• High-throughput inspection up to 10 Gbps per chassis
• Scalable architecture supporting up to 8 line cards for future growth
• Centralized management console with customizable dashboards and reporting
• Support for IPv4 and IPv6 traffic
• Policy enforcement based on user, application, and content

Technical Specifications

• Model number: 7120
• Processor: Multi-core Intel Xeon, 2.6 GHz base frequency
• Memory: 32 GB DDR4 RAM (expandable to 128 GB)
• Storage: 2 x 500 GB SSD for logs and quarantine data
• Network interfaces: 8 x 10/100/1000BASE-T ports, 2 x 10 GbE SFP+ uplinks
• Power: Dual redundant hot-swap power supplies, 100-240 V AC
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
• Dimensions: 44.5 cm (H) x 44.5 cm (W) x 4.4 cm (D)
• Compliance: PCI-DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27001

Typical Applications

• Data-center perimeter defense for cloud service providers
• Enterprise branch office security where high bandwidth and low latency are required
• Regulated industry environments such as finance, healthcare, and government
• Protection of critical infrastructure and industrial control systems
• Integration with existing SIEM and threat-intelligence platforms for comprehensive visibility

By deploying the Symantec 7120 appliance, organizations gain a robust, scalable solution that reduces risk, simplifies compliance, and ensures continuous protection against evolving cyber threats.