Sonic Wall TZ 170 25 Node Replacement

[+Byt Subscriber¹]

Hi All,

We have a Sonic Wall TZ 170 25 Node which Sonic are dropping support for, so if the Sonic Wall dies we cannot get it replaced under warranty.

What i want to do is buy a refurbished TZ 170 25 Node and restore the current config to it and then we can keep it in the safe ready to use when needed, however i am just confused on how we would get the licenses copied from the old TZ 170 25 Node to the new one? Do i just go onto the configuration page for the new TZ 170 25 Node and sign into our MySonicWall Account, it will then copy over the licenses? or i can deactivate them from the old device anyway?

If anyone can offer some advice on this i would appreciate it :)

Thanks

[sc302 Veteran]

From what I remember, you don't. It is licensed per serial number. You may be able to call them and have them switch the license over for you.

[+BudMan MVC]

From a quick look on the 170 series it looks like 2007 was last time you could order these.. If the devices are that old, wouldn't it make more sense to just upgrade to current hardware vs buying 5 year old hardware?

5 year hardware refresh is on the long side, normally you see a 3 year refresh policy.. The difference in hardware and features/tech in 5 years is going to be drastic.. I would think more prudent to spend money on new vs buying old to sit on shelf for when your already old hardware breaks.