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| Included | Standard accessory kit: Power adapter, US power cord, Ethernet cable |
| Optional Mounting Kit | PAN-1RU-4POST-RACK-10 1RU 4-Post Rack Mount for 1 PA-501 and 1 power adapter |
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Compact AI Powered Security for Branch Networks
Small branches and distributed offices need strong protection without complex deployment or noisy hardware. The Palo Alto Networks PA-501 gives IT teams a compact next-generation firewall built for secure edge connectivity, real-time threat prevention, and simplified operations across modern business networks.
Key Benefits & Features
The PA-501 is part of the Palo Alto Networks PA-500 Series and runs PAN-OS, the same security operating system used across Palo Alto Networks NGFW platforms. It is designed for branch offices, retail sites, remote locations, and midsize businesses that need application-aware security with predictable performance.
Precision AI Threat Prevention
Powered by Precision AI and ML powered NGFW capabilities, the PA-501 helps identify and prevent threats in real time. It supports inline security enforcement for applications, users, content, and threats, helping reduce exposure to phishing, malware, command and control activity, and unknown attacks.
Reliable Branch Firewall Performance
The PA-501 delivers 0.8 Gbps firewall throughput, 0.5 Gbps threat prevention throughput, and 0.24 Gbps IPsec VPN throughput. It supports up to 30,000 concurrent sessions and 5,000 new sessions per second, making it a practical choice for smaller edge environments that still require enterprise-grade inspection.
Quiet, Space Efficient Deployment
With passive cooling, a compact desktop form factor, and 23W maximum power consumption, the PA-501 fits offices, retail spaces, and distributed sites where noise, space, and power efficiency matter. For rack environments, compatible 1RU rack mounting is available with the appropriate rack kit.
Simplified Operations and High Availability
Zero Touch Provisioning helps accelerate rollout across multiple sites, while Strata Cloud Manager provides centralized visibility and policy management. The PA-500 Series also supports high availability in active active and active passive modes, helping organizations improve resilience at the branch edge.
Ideal Use Cases
The Palo Alto Networks PA-501 is ideal for small branch offices, retail stores, remote work hubs, and distributed businesses that need secure internet access, VPN connectivity, Layer 7 application visibility, and centralized firewall management without deploying oversized hardware.
Technical Specifications
- SKU: PAN-PA-501
- Firewall Throughput: 0.8 Gbps appmix
- Threat Prevention Throughput: 0.5 Gbps appmix
- IPsec VPN Throughput: 0.24 Gbps
- Maximum Concurrent Sessions: 30,000
- New Sessions Per Second: 5,000
- Interfaces: 7 x 1G RJ45 ports
- Management I/O: 1 x 10/100/1000 out of band management port, 2 x USB ports, 1 x RJ45 console port
- Storage Capacity: 128 GB
- Maximum Power Consumption: 23W
- Cooling: Passive
- Dimensions: 1.63 in H x 6.42 in D x 9.53 in W
Secure Your Branch with Confidence
Choose the Palo Alto Networks PA-501 to bring AI powered NGFW protection, simple deployment, and trusted branch security into a compact platform built for modern distributed networks.
