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Product guidesNext-Generation Firewalls
Secure your network with Palo Alto Networks’ industry-leading next-generation firewalls — delivering deep visibility, advanced threat prevention, and zero-trust security.
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App-ID™ Technology
Identify and control applications regardless of port, protocol, encryption, or evasive techniques.
Threat Prevention
Stop known and unknown threats with inline machine-learning-powered prevention.
Zero Trust Security
Enforce least-privilege access with User-ID™ and consistent policy enforcement.
Cloud-Ready
Protect on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments with a unified security platform.
Security Without Compromise
Palo Alto Networks NGFWs deliver best-in-class performance, simplified management, and comprehensive visibility across your entire attack surface.
Common Use Cases
Enterprise Network Security
Secure large-scale enterprise networks with granular policy control and advanced threat detection.
Data Center Protection
Prevent lateral movement and protect critical assets in modern data centers.
Cloud & Hybrid Environments
Extend consistent security policies across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
Hardware Performance Comparison
| Metric | PA-400 Series PA-410, PA-440, PA-450, PA-455, PA-460 |
PA-500 Series (Newer Models) PA-520, PA-540, PA-545-POE, PA-550, PA-555-POE, PA-560 |
PA-1400 Series PA-1420, PA-1450, PA-1480 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical Function / Use Case | Entry / branch offices, retail, SMBs | Enterprise branch & distributed sites | Large branch / campus, high throughput |
| Firewall Throughput | ~1.4–3.6Gbps (varies by model) |
PA-520: ~2.8Gbps PA-540: ~3.8Gbps PA-545-POE: ~5.0Gbps PA-550: ~6.5Gbps PA-555-POE: ~7.5Gbps PA-560: ~8.5Gbps |
~8.9–9.9Gbps |
| Threat Prevention Throughput | ~0.8–2.3Gbps |
PA-520: ~1.8Gbps PA-540: ~2.2Gbps PA-545-POE: ~3.0Gbps PA-550: ~4.5Gbps PA-555-POE: ~5.0Gbps PA-560: ~6.0Gbps |
~3.3–5.0Gbps |
| IPsec VPN Throughput | ~0.65–1.7Gbps |
PA-520: ~1.5Gbps PA-540: ~2.0Gbps PA-545-POE: ~3.0Gbps PA-550: ~4.0Gbps PA-555-POE: ~4.5Gbps PA-560: ~5.5Gbps |
~4.6–6.5?Gbps |
| Max Concurrent Sessions | ~64,000–300,000+ |
PA-520: ~148K PA-540: ~248K PA-545-POE: ~298K PA-550: ~398K PA-555-POE: ~448K PA-560: ~598K |
~945,000–1,400,000 |
| New Sessions / sec | ~10,000–56,000 |
PA-520: ~25K PA-540: ~50K PA-545-POE: ~55K PA-550: ~70K PA-555-POE: ~75K PA-560: ~100K |
~100,000–140,000 |
| Typical Deployment Scale | Small to medium branch | Medium branch / distributed sites | Large branches / enterprise campus |
