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PA-500 Series
PA-520
Mid-range PA-500 Series firewall balancing throughput and session capacity for distributed enterprise deployments.
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Mid-range enterprise branch security with balanced performance
The PA-520 provides a balanced combination of throughput and session capacity for enterprise branches that need consistent, predictable security performance across distributed locations.
Precision AI-powered security
Inline deep learning and ML-based analysis detect and prevent zero-day threats, evasive malware, and command-and-control traffic in real time.
Quantum-ready defense
Post-quantum cryptography support protects encrypted traffic against future quantum computing threats, extending the investment lifecycle.
Zero touch provisioning
Simplified deployment through ZTP and centralized management via Strata Cloud Manager reduces operational overhead at distributed sites.
Key capabilities
Full Layer 7 inspection
Identifies applications regardless of port, protocol, or encryption, using the application as the basis for security policy decisions.
Cloud-delivered security
Advanced Threat Prevention, WildFire, URL Filtering, DNS Security, IoT Security, and DLP available as integrated cloud services.
SD-WAN integration
Enable SD-WAN directly on the firewall with path quality measurement and dynamic path selection for optimal application performance.
Encrypted traffic inspection
Inspect and apply policy to TLS/SSL-encrypted traffic, including TLS 1.3 and HTTP/2, with granular decryption controls.
Performance summary
| PA-520 specifications | |
|---|---|
| Firewall throughput (appmix) | 3.6 Gbps |
| Threat prevention throughput | 2.5 Gbps |
| IPsec VPN throughput | 1.8 Gbps |
| Max concurrent sessions | 300K |
| New sessions per second | 56K |
| Virtual systems (base/max) | 1/5 |
Documentation
Firewall overview
Comprehensive overview of PA-Series firewall capabilities and architecture.
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Detailed specifications, performance data, and hardware information.
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Pricing is based on approved deal registration and subject to change without notice.
Palo Alto Networks firewalls are available for licensed businesses within the United States and Canada. A minimum of one year Partner Enabled Backline Support is required for all new firewall purchases.
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