{"product_id":"pan-pa-501","title":"Palo Alto Networks PA-501 Next-Generation Firewall","description":"\u003cp\u003e[shortdesc] Desktop NGFW, 7 x 1G RJ45 ports, 0.8 Gbps firewall throughput, 0.5 Gbps threat prevention, 30K sessions, Fanless [\/shortdesc]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e[properties]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 512px;\" width=\"512\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 172px;\" width=\"172\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 340px;\" width=\"340\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePalo Alto Networks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePA-501\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePAN-PA-501\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNext-Generation Firewall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePA-500 Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1G RJ45 (7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128 GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100–240 VAC (50-60 Hz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.63\" H x 6.42\" D x 9.53\" W (43.9 mm H x 163 mm D x 242 mm W)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/properties]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e[specifications]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 512px;\" width=\"512\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 172px;\" width=\"172\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 340px;\" width=\"340\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirewall Throughput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.8 Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThreat Prevention Throughput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIPsec VPN Throughput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.24 Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Concurrent Sessions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew Sessions Per Second\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface Modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL2 mode, L3, tap, and virtual wire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManagement I\/O\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\/100\/1000 out-of-band management port (1), USB port (2), and RJ45 console port (1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 A @ 12 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax BTU\/hr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e78\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated with TPM for secure boot, hardware root of trust, and securing system secrets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnvironmental Conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNonoperating temperature: -4°F to 158°F, -20°C to 70°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive cooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/specifications]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e[accessories]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 512px;\" width=\"512\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 172px;\" width=\"172\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 340px;\" width=\"340\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard accessory kit: Power adapter, US power cord, Ethernet cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional Mounting Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePAN-1RU-4POST-RACK-10 1RU 4-Post Rack Mount for 1 PA-501 and 1 power adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/accessories]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompact AI Powered Security for Branch Networks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePrecision AI Threat Prevention\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowered 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReliable Branch Firewall Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuiet, Space Efficient Deployment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSimplified Operations and High Availability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Use Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSKU: PAN-PA-501\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFirewall Throughput: 0.8 Gbps appmix\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThreat Prevention Throughput: 0.5 Gbps appmix\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIPsec VPN Throughput: 0.24 Gbps\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaximum Concurrent Sessions: 30,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNew Sessions Per Second: 5,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInterfaces: 7 x 1G RJ45 ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManagement I\/O: 1 x 10\/100\/1000 out of band management port, 2 x USB ports, 1 x RJ45 console port\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStorage Capacity: 128 GB\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaximum Power Consumption: 23W\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCooling: Passive\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDimensions: 1.63 in H x 6.42 in D x 9.53 in W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSecure Your Branch with Confidence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Palo Alto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43854154825831,"sku":"PAN-PA-501-NEW","price":1045.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2388\/1557\/files\/PAN-PA-501_1.webp?v=1780906485","url":"https:\/\/networkdevicesinc.com\/products\/pan-pa-501","provider":"Network Devices Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}