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PA-500 Series
PA-550
High-performance PA-500 Series firewall for enterprise branches and small campuses requiring elevated throughput and session capacity.
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High-performance branch and small campus security
The PA-550 delivers elevated throughput and session capacity for enterprise branches and small campus environments that require high-performance threat prevention with expanded interface density.
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.
High port density
Up to 16 copper and fiber interfaces including 10G SFP+ ports provide the connectivity required for branch and small campus network architectures.
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-550 specifications | |
|---|---|
| Firewall throughput (appmix) | 6.8 Gbps |
| Threat prevention throughput | 4.8 Gbps |
| IPsec VPN throughput | 3.5 Gbps |
| Max concurrent sessions | 500K |
| New sessions per second | 85K |
| Virtual systems (base/max) | 1/11 |
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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