Compact Branch Firewall Built for Modern Threats
Distributed offices, retail sites, and midsize business networks need strong protection without adding unnecessary complexity. The Palo Alto Networks PA-505 delivers enterprise-grade next-generation firewall security in a compact, quiet platform designed for branch and edge deployments. Powered by PAN-OS and Precision AI, it helps protect users, applications, and data with intelligent threat prevention, full Layer 7 visibility, and simplified deployment.
Key Benefits & Features
The PA-505 gives IT teams a practical balance of performance, security, and manageability. It is designed for environments that need trusted Palo Alto Networks NGFW protection in a smaller footprint without sacrificing core inspection capabilities.
Reliable Next-Generation Firewall Performance
With 1.2 Gbps firewall throughput and 0.8 Gbps threat prevention throughput, the PA-505 supports secure branch connectivity while inspecting application traffic, threats, and content. It also supports up to 64,000 concurrent sessions and 10,000 new sessions per second, making it a strong fit for small offices and distributed sites.
Precision AI and Inline Threat Prevention
The PA-505 uses Palo Alto Networks Precision AI and machine learning-powered protection to help detect and stop evasive threats in real time. PAN-OS classifies traffic by application, user, and content, allowing security policies to be more accurate than traditional port-based controls.
Flexible Connectivity for Branch Networks
Equipped with 7 x 1G RJ45 interfaces, the PA-505 provides practical port density for edge firewalls, branch routing, and segmented network designs. It also includes an out-of-band management port, USB ports, and an RJ45 console port for administration and setup.
Quiet, Efficient, and Rack-Mount Ready
The PA-505 uses passive cooling, making it suitable for noise-sensitive offices, retail counters, and compact IT closets. It consumes up to 23W of power and can be deployed on a desktop or installed in a compatible 1RU rack mount kit for cleaner infrastructure builds.
High Availability and Simplified Management
For resilient deployments, the PA-500 Series supports high availability in active/active and active/passive modes. It can also be managed through Strata Cloud Manager, giving teams centralized visibility, policy control, and operational consistency across firewall environments.
Ideal Use Cases
The Palo Alto Networks PA-505 is ideal for branch offices, small business networks, retail locations, remote sites, and edge security deployments that need enterprise NGFW protection in a compact form factor. It is especially useful for organizations standardizing on Palo Alto Networks security while expanding secure connectivity across distributed locations.
Technical Specifications
- Product SKU: PAN-PA-505
- Firewall Throughput: 1.2 Gbps
- Threat Prevention Throughput: 0.8 Gbps
- IPsec VPN Throughput: 0.4 Gbps
- Max Concurrent Sessions: 64,000
- New Sessions Per Second: 10,000
- Interfaces: 7 x 1G RJ45
- Management I/O: 1 x 10/100/1000 management port, 2 x USB, 1 x RJ45 console
- Storage Capacity: 128 GB
- Power Consumption: 23W max
- Cooling: Passive cooling
- Dimensions: 1.63" H x 6.42" D x 9.53" W
Secure Your Branch with PA-505 Performance
Choose the Palo Alto Networks PA-505 to strengthen branch security with AI-powered threat prevention, trusted PAN-OS controls, and compact deployment flexibility. Upgrade your edge firewall today.
