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AI-Enhanced Protection for the Evolving Edge
The Palo Alto Networks PA-550 delivers enterprise-grade security and throughput for branch offices, retail networks, and midsize environments. Powered by Precision AI® and PAN-OS 12.1, it stops zero-day threats, ransomware, and phishing in real time while offering simplified management through Strata Cloud Manager. Designed for performance and reliability, the PA-550 enables secure digital transformation with predictable speed, advanced visibility, and automated policy enforcement.
Key Benefits & Features
The PA-550 blends AI-driven intelligence with Palo Alto’s single-pass architecture to deliver consistent performance and full-stack protection across all applications and users.
Machine Learning-Powered Threat Prevention
Inline ML algorithms identify and block unknown malware, phishing, and command-and-control traffic without relying on signatures. With 4.5 Gbps threat prevention throughput, it keeps branch operations secure under heavy load.
High-Performance Multi-Interface Connectivity
Equipped with 12× 1 G RJ45, 2× 1 G SFP, and 2× 10 G SFP+ ports, the PA-550 supports flexible copper and fiber deployment. Its 6.5 Gbps firewall throughput ensures low-latency inspection for distributed sites and IoT networks.
Zero-Touch Provisioning for Scalable Deployment
Deploy faster across multiple locations with Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP). Integrate the PA-550 easily into existing frameworks through Strata Cloud Manager for unified, AI-powered management of NGFW and SASE environments.
Quantum-Ready and Future-Safe Security
Supporting post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards such as ML-KEM and HQC, the PA-550 is ready for next-generation encryption. It secures SSL/TLS traffic, VPNs, and hybrid cloud operations without performance trade-offs.
Advanced Cloud-Delivered Security Services
Powered by Precision AI, Palo Alto’s cloud-delivered security services (CDSS) offer real-time defenses against DNS, URL, and file-based threats—analyzing billions of sessions daily for proactive protection and automated response.
Ideal Use Cases
- Branch and remote offices requiring enterprise-level firewall throughput.
- Retail or IoT-heavy environments needing silent, reliable security.
- Organizations adopting Zero Trust and identity-based access controls.
- Businesses integrating SD-WAN with built-in Layer 7 visibility and ML-driven policy enforcement.
Technical Specifications
- Firewall Throughput (AppMix): 6.5 Gbps
- Threat Prevention Throughput: 4.5 Gbps
- IPsec VPN Throughput: 4.0 Gbps
- Max Concurrent Sessions: 398,000
- New Sessions per Second: 70,000
- Virtual Systems (Base/Max): 1 / 5
- Interface Ports: 12× 1G RJ45, 2× 1G SFP, 2× 10G SFP+
- Management I/O: 1× Gigabit Mgmt Port, 1× RJ45 Console, 1× USB, 1× USB-C
- Power Consumption: 57 W (max)
- Cooling: Passive (fanless)
- Dimensions (W×D×H): 13″ × 12.1″ × 1.74″ (330 × 307 × 44 mm)
- Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
- Certifications: FCC Class A, CE Class A, VCCI Class A, cTUVus, CB
Secure Your Network with Confidence
Experience AI-driven, quantum-ready protection with the Palo Alto Networks PA-550 Next-Generation Firewall. Optimize performance, reduce attack surfaces, and stay ahead of emerging threats with seamless management through Strata Cloud Manager.
