Palo Alto Networks PA-550 Next-Generation Firewall 6.5 Gbps

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.

Palo Alto License Options

The following subscription licenses are compatible with the Palo Alto PA-550 Firewall.