Palo Alto Networks PAN-PA-5440-AC 2U Rackmount Firewall with 8x 1/2.5/5/10G RJ45, AC Power
Overview
The Palo Alto Networks PA-5400 Series is a 2U data-centre edge platform with 40/100 gigabit QSFP+/QSFP28 uplinks, 1:1 fully redundant power supplies, and dedicated high-availability ports including a 40 gigabit QSFP+ HA link. The five models share one interface set and differ in published throughput, session capacity and virtual-system limits: the range runs from 5 million to 48 million concurrent sessions, so the choice is usually a capacity decision rather than a port one. It runs PAN-OS with the single-pass architecture and allows NGFW clustering for horizontal scaling. The PAN-PA-5440-AC is the AC-powered model in that line-up, rated at 85 Gbps of firewall throughput. This SKU is supplied as Appliance Only: PAN-OS and its base platform capabilities are included. The Cloud-Delivered Security Services, such as Advanced Threat Prevention, Advanced WildFire, Advanced URL Filtering and Advanced DNS Security, are licensed for a term and sold separately, as is the support contract.
Technical Details
The Palo Alto Networks PAN-PA-5440-AC is a 2U rackmount next-generation firewall with 8×1/2.5/5/10GbE RJ45, 12×1/10GbE SFP/SFP+, 4×1/10/25GbE SFP/SFP+/SFP28, 4×40/100GbE QSFP+/QSFP28, running PAN-OS. Firewall throughput (appmix) is 85 Gbps, measured with App-ID and logging enabled. Threat Prevention throughput (appmix) is 70 Gbps, measured with App-ID, IPS, antivirus, antispyware, WildFire, file blocking, and logging enabled. IPsec VPN throughput is 58 Gbps on 64 KB HTTP transactions with logging enabled. It holds 20,000,000 concurrent sessions and opens 390,000 new sessions per second. Palo Alto Networks support and security subscriptions are sold separately. It operates 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) and is used at a data-centre edge for north-south inspection, DMZ segmentation and high-throughput VPN aggregation.
Best For
The PAN-PA-5440-AC suits a data-centre edge that needs 70 Gbps of Threat Prevention throughput with 20,000,000 concurrent sessions behind it. Its interfaces are 8×1/2.5/5/10GbE RJ45, 12×1/10GbE SFP/SFP+, 4×1/10/25GbE SFP/SFP+/SFP28, 4×40/100GbE QSFP+/QSFP28. Firewall throughput (appmix) is 85 Gbps, measured with App-ID and logging enabled. Compare it with the PAN-PA-5445-AC, its nearest model in the same family, on those two figures rather than on port count.
Not suitable if:
- your inspected traffic exceeds 70 Gbps, since that is the published Threat Prevention throughput
- you need the Cloud-Delivered Security Services included in the part number, since an Appliance Only SKU carries PAN-OS only and the subscriptions are sold separately
- you need Power over Ethernet, since this model provides none
- you need a hardened appliance for a plant floor or outdoor cabinet, since this unit is rated only for 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
PAN-PA-5440-AC Specifications
| Ports & Uplinks | |
|---|---|
| Fixed Interfaces | 8×1/2.5/5/10GbE RJ45, 12×1/10GbE SFP/SFP+, 4×1/10/25GbE SFP/SFP+/SFP28, 4×40/100GbE QSFP+/QSFP28 |
| Max Port Speed | 100 GbE |
| Management & Console Ports | 1×1/10GbE SFP/SFP+ out-of-band management, 2×1/10GbE SFP/SFP+ high availability, 1×40GbE QSFP+ high availability, 1×RJ45 console, 1×micro-USB |
| Performance & Scale | |
| Firewall Throughput | 85 Gbps (appmix) |
| Threat Prevention Throughput | 70 Gbps (appmix) |
| TLS/SSL Inspection Throughput | Not published |
| IPsec VPN Throughput | 58 Gbps (64 KB HTTP) |
| Hardware & Memory | |
| Onboard Storage | 480 GB SSD pair, system storage |
| Power & Thermal | |
| Power Supply | 1:1 fully redundant (2/2), 1,200 W per power supply; 100-240 VAC input (50-60 Hz); maximum current consumption 7 A @ 100 VAC, 3 A @ 240 VAC |
| Redundant Power Supply | Yes |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 760 W (630 W average) |
| Cooling | Front-to-back airflow |
| Physical & Environmental | |
| Operating System | PAN-OS |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 3.45 × 17.34 × 22.5 in (8.76 × 44.04 × 57.15 cm) |
| Weight | 35.2 lb (15.97 kg) |
| Operating Temperature | 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) |
| Software | |
| Central Management Platform | Panorama, Strata Cloud Manager |
| Routing Protocols & IPv6 | OSPFv2/v3 with graceful restart, BGP with graceful restart, RIP, static routing, policy-based forwarding, PPPoE and DHCP, multicast (PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, IGMP v1/v2/v3), Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD), NAT64 and NPTv6; IPv6 in L2, L3, tap and virtual wire modes with SLAAC |
| Other | |
| Maximum Concurrent Sessions | 20,000,000 |
| New Sessions per Second | 390,000 |
| High Availability | Active/Active, Active/Passive, HA Clustering |
FAQ
Does the Palo Alto Networks PAN-PA-5440-AC support PoE?
No. The PAN-PA-5440-AC provides no Power over Ethernet, so cameras, access points and IP phones need their own power source or a PoE switch between them and the firewall. Its interfaces are 8×1/2.5/5/10GbE RJ45, 12×1/10GbE SFP/SFP+, 4×1/10/25GbE SFP/SFP+/SFP28, 4×40/100GbE QSFP+/QSFP28, all data-only. Other models in the Palo Alto range do carry PoE ports on separate part numbers.
What interfaces does the PAN-PA-5440-AC have?
The PAN-PA-5440-AC provides 8×1/2.5/5/10GbE RJ45, 12×1/10GbE SFP/SFP+, 4×1/10/25GbE SFP/SFP+/SFP28, 4×40/100GbE QSFP+/QSFP28. Management and console connectivity is separate: 1×1/10GbE SFP/SFP+ out-of-band management, 2×1/10GbE SFP/SFP+ high availability, 1×40GbE QSFP+ high availability, 1×RJ45 console, 1×micro-USB. Pluggable transceivers are sold separately.
How does high availability work on the Palo Alto Networks PAN-PA-5440-AC?
The PAN-PA-5440-AC supports active/active and active/passive high availability. This model has dedicated high-availability ports, listed among its management interfaces. NGFW clustering is also supported, which scales capacity horizontally across several appliances.
How much traffic can the PAN-PA-5440-AC handle?
Palo Alto publishes no user count, so compare the PAN-PA-5440-AC on its published capacity figures. Firewall throughput (appmix) is 85 Gbps, measured with App-ID and logging enabled. Threat Prevention throughput (appmix) is 70 Gbps, measured with App-ID, IPS, antivirus, antispyware, WildFire, file blocking, and logging enabled. It holds 20,000,000 concurrent sessions, measured with HTTP transactions, and opens 390,000 new sessions per second, measured with application override on 1-byte HTTP transactions. All figures were measured on PAN-OS 12.1.
What is the difference between the PAN-PA-5440-AC and the PAN-PA-5445-AC?
Both run the same PAN-OS and share the family's platform capabilities. The PAN-PA-5440-AC is rated at 85 Gbps firewall throughput, 70 Gbps Threat Prevention throughput and 20,000,000 concurrent sessions; the PAN-PA-5445-AC is rated at 90 Gbps, 76 Gbps and 48,000,000. The two models have the same fixed interface set.
Does the PAN-PA-5440-AC require a subscription to operate?
No. The PAN-PA-5440-AC runs PAN-OS without any subscription, and its base platform capabilities include stateful firewalling and NAT, App-ID, User-ID, Content-ID, SSL/TLS decryption, IPsec VPN, dynamic routing, IPv6 and high availability. The Cloud-Delivered Security Services, including Advanced Threat Prevention, Advanced WildFire, Advanced URL Filtering and Advanced DNS Security, are licensed for a term and sold separately.
Does the PAN-PA-5440-AC need a support contract?
Yes, unless your organisation holds an active Enterprise Support Agreement. A support service contract is required with the PAN-PA-5440-AC, and one-, three- and five-year options are available. Network Devices Inc. confirms the correct support option and any additional Palo Alto Networks licenses the deployment needs before the order is placed.
What is the SSL/TLS decryption throughput of the PAN-PA-5440-AC?
Palo Alto Networks does not publish a separate SSL/TLS decryption throughput figure for the PAN-PA-5440-AC. The datasheet lists SSL/TLS decryption as a platform capability but provides no bandwidth figure; do not infer decryption throughput from the Threat Prevention throughput.
What condition is the PAN-PA-5440-AC sold in, and what warranty applies?
Network Devices Inc. supplies the PAN-PA-5440-AC new and factory sealed. It is covered by a one-year Network Devices Inc. warranty. Orders ship from our New Jersey and Texas warehouses.
