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Palo Alto Networks PA-5550
The Palo Alto Networks PA-5550 is a rackmount firewall that runs PAN-OS. Palo Alto Networks publishes a firewall throughput of 175 Gbps and a threat prevention throughput of 120 Gbps for it. It has 8 x 1G/2.5G/5G/10G copper, 12 x 1G/10G SFP/SFP+, 4 x 25G SFP28, 4 x 40G/100G QSFP+/QSFP28.
PA-5550 specifications
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Firewall throughput | 175 Gbps |
| Threat Prevention throughput | 120 Gbps |
| IPsec VPN throughput | 100 Gbps |
| Maximum concurrent sessions | 49 million |
| New sessions per second | 1.67 million |
| Hardware | |
| Form factor | Rackmount |
| Ports | 8 x 1G/2.5G/5G/10G copper, 12 x 1G/10G SFP/SFP+, 4 x 25G SFP28, 4 x 40G/100G QSFP+/QSFP28 |
Figures are the manufacturer's published specifications. Check the official product page or ask the seller for the latest details.
Who the PA-5550 suits
As a rackmount unit it suits a head office, campus or data centre with a server rack. With protection switched on, plan for an internet line of no more than about two-thirds of the threat prevention throughput figure. For the PA-5550 that means a line of up to about 80 Gbps.
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Questions about the PA-5550
What internet speed can the PA-5550 handle?
Palo Alto Networks publishes a threat prevention throughput of 120 Gbps for the PA-5550. Leaving headroom for busy hours, that suits an internet line of up to about 80 Gbps with protection switched on. With inspection off, its firewall throughput is 175 Gbps.
What ports does the PA-5550 have?
8 x 1G/2.5G/5G/10G copper, 12 x 1G/10G SFP/SFP+, 4 x 25G SFP28, 4 x 40G/100G QSFP+/QSFP28.
How many connections can the PA-5550 handle?
Palo Alto Networks lists a maximum of 49 million concurrent sessions and 1.67 million new sessions per second.
Does the PA-5550 need a licence?
The hardware works as a basic firewall on its own. Protection features such as intrusion prevention, web filtering and anti-malware need an active Palo Alto Networks subscription, and so do firmware updates and support. We quote the firewall with the licence term you choose.
Where can I buy the PA-5550 in India?
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