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[properties]
| Model |
PA-550 |
| Product Type |
Next-Generation Firewall (PA-500 Series) |
| Firewall Throughput (Appmix) |
6.5 Gbps |
| Threat Prevention Throughput (Appmix) |
4.5 Gbps |
| IPsec VPN Throughput |
4.0 Gbps |
| Max Concurrent Sessions |
398K |
| New Sessions per Second |
70K |
| Virtual Systems (Base/Max) |
1 / 5 |
| Interface Ports |
12× 1G RJ45, 2× 1G SFP, 2× 1G/10G SFP/SFP+ |
| Management Interfaces |
1× 10/100/1000 OOB Mgmt, 1× USB, 1× RJ45 Console, 1× USB-C Console |
| Storage Capacity |
120 GB |
| Power Consumption (Max) |
57 W |
| Max BTU/hr |
195 |
| Input Voltage / Frequency |
100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz |
| Max Current |
5 A @ 12 VDC |
| Dimensions (H × D × W) |
1.74 in × 12.1 in × 13 in |
| Weight (Standalone / As Shipped) |
11.2 lb / 15.6 lb |
| Operating Temperature |
32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C) |
| Nonoperating Temperature |
−4 °F to 158 °F (−20 °C to 70 °C) |
| Cooling |
Passive |
| Safety |
cTUVus, CB |
| EMI |
FCC Class A, CE Class A, VCCI Class A |
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[specifications]
| Interface Modes |
L2, L3, Tap, Virtual Wire (transparent) |
| Routing |
OSPFv2/v3, MP-BGP (graceful restart), RIP, Static; Policy-Based Forwarding |
| DHCP / PPPoE |
PPPoE & DHCP clients (IPv4/IPv6); DHCPv4 server |
| Multicast |
PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, IGMPv2, IGMPv3 |
| IPv6 Features |
Inspection in L2/L3/Tap/Virtual Wire; Dual-stack & IPv6-only; IPv6 geolocation, OSPFv3, MP-BGP, NAT64, NPTv6; DHCPv6 PD client; SLAAC server |
| IPsec/SSL VPN |
Key exchange: Manual, IKEv1, IKEv2; Encryption: 3DES, AES-128/192/256; Auth: MD5, SHA-1/256/384/512; GlobalProtect access (license required) |
| VLANs |
802.1Q tags per device/interface: 4,094 / 4,094 |
| Link Aggregation |
802.3ad Aggregate Interfaces, LACP |
| Advanced SD-WAN |
Path quality (jitter, loss, latency), bandwidth monitoring; Manual/IKEv1/IKEv2 (incl. post-quantum PPK); Multi-VR/LR over SD-WAN; Prisma Access Hub (hybrid SASE); ADEM for NGFW |
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[accesories]
| Optional - Power |
PAN-PWR-150W-12V-AC-A - 150W spare power adapter (for PA-520/540/550/560) |
| Optional - Rack Mount |
PAN-1RU-4POST-RACK-11 - 1RU 4-post rack mount (fits one PA-550 + two power adapters; also supports PA-520/540/560) |
[/accesories]
AI-Enhanced Protection for the Evolving Edge
The Palo Alto Networks PA-550 delivers enterprise-grade security and throughput for branch offices, retail networks, and midsize environments. Powered by Precision AI® and PAN-OS 12.1, it stops zero-day threats, ransomware, and phishing in real time while offering simplified management through Strata Cloud Manager. Designed for performance and reliability, the PA-550 enables secure digital transformation with predictable speed, advanced visibility, and automated policy enforcement.
Key Benefits & Features
The PA-550 blends AI-driven intelligence with Palo Alto’s single-pass architecture to deliver consistent performance and full-stack protection across all applications and users.
Machine Learning-Powered Threat Prevention
Inline ML algorithms identify and block unknown malware, phishing, and command-and-control traffic without relying on signatures. With 4.5 Gbps threat prevention throughput, it keeps branch operations secure under heavy load.
High-Performance Multi-Interface Connectivity
Equipped with 12× 1 G RJ45, 2× 1 G SFP, and 2× 10 G SFP+ ports, the PA-550 supports flexible copper and fiber deployment. Its 6.5 Gbps firewall throughput ensures low-latency inspection for distributed sites and IoT networks.
Zero-Touch Provisioning for Scalable Deployment
Deploy faster across multiple locations with Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP). Integrate the PA-550 easily into existing frameworks through Strata Cloud Manager for unified, AI-powered management of NGFW and SASE environments.
Quantum-Ready and Future-Safe Security
Supporting post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards such as ML-KEM and HQC, the PA-550 is ready for next-generation encryption. It secures SSL/TLS traffic, VPNs, and hybrid cloud operations without performance trade-offs.
Advanced Cloud-Delivered Security Services
Powered by Precision AI, Palo Alto’s cloud-delivered security services (CDSS) offer real-time defenses against DNS, URL, and file-based threats—analyzing billions of sessions daily for proactive protection and automated response.
Ideal Use Cases
- Branch and remote offices requiring enterprise-level firewall throughput.
- Retail or IoT-heavy environments needing silent, reliable security.
- Organizations adopting Zero Trust and identity-based access controls.
- Businesses integrating SD-WAN with built-in Layer 7 visibility and ML-driven policy enforcement.
Technical Specifications
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Firewall Throughput (AppMix): 6.5 Gbps
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Threat Prevention Throughput: 4.5 Gbps
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IPsec VPN Throughput: 4.0 Gbps
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Max Concurrent Sessions: 398,000
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New Sessions per Second: 70,000
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Virtual Systems (Base/Max): 1 / 5
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Interface Ports: 12× 1G RJ45, 2× 1G SFP, 2× 10G SFP+
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Management I/O: 1× Gigabit Mgmt Port, 1× RJ45 Console, 1× USB, 1× USB-C
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Power Consumption: 57 W (max)
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Cooling: Passive (fanless)
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Dimensions (W×D×H): 13″ × 12.1″ × 1.74″ (330 × 307 × 44 mm)
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Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
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Certifications: FCC Class A, CE Class A, VCCI Class A, cTUVus, CB
Secure Your Network with Confidence
Experience AI-driven, quantum-ready protection with the Palo Alto Networks PA-550 Next-Generation Firewall. Optimize performance, reduce attack surfaces, and stay ahead of emerging threats with seamless management through Strata Cloud Manager.
