[shortdesc] 3U Rackmount, 175 Gbps FW, 120 Gbps TP, 49M Sessions, 400G Interfaces, DC Power, Quantum-Optimized [/shortdesc]
[properties]
| Model |
PA-5550-DC |
| Product Type |
Quantum Optimized Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW |
| Firewall Throughput (appmix |
175 Gbps |
| Threat Prevention Throughput (appmix |
120 Gbps |
| IPsec VPN Throughput |
100 Gbps |
| Max Concurrent Sessions |
49M |
| New Sessions per Second |
1.67M |
| Rack Mount Dimensions |
3U, 19" standard rack (5.2"H x 29.8"D x 17.3"W with power supply inserted |
| Weight (Standalone Device/As Shipped |
70 lbs/116 lbs |
| MTBF |
8.1 years |
| Operating Temperature |
32°F to 122°F, 0°C to 50°C |
| Input Voltage |
DC: -40 VDC to -60 VDC |
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[specifications]
| Interface Modes |
L2 mode (not available on MC-LAG aggregate interfaces, L3 mode, tap, and virtual wire (transparent mode |
| Max Concurrent Sessions (Measurement Detail |
Measured using HTTP transactions |
| New Sessions per Second (Measurement Detail |
Measured with application override, using 1 byte HTTP transactions |
| Virtual Systems (base/max |
25/225 |
| Max BTU/hr |
1638 |
| Power Supplies |
2+2 redundant for 220 V and DC; 3+1 redundant for 110 V |
| DC Power Supply Output |
2,200 W/power supply |
| Max Current Consumption (DC |
43.7 A @ 54 VDC |
| Max Inrush Current (DC |
25 A @ 54 VDC |
| I/O (PA-5540/PA-5550 |
10G/25G SFP28 (16, 40G/100G QSFP28 (16, and 100G/400G QSFP-DD (4 |
| Management I/O |
Out-of-band management: 1G/10G SFP+ (2; Console: RJ-45 console port (1; Console: USB-C; Bootstrap: USB 3.2 Gen1 Type A |
| HSCI |
100G/400G QSFP-DD (2 |
| Log |
10G SFP+ (2 |
| Storage Capacity |
Optional 3.84 TB RAID1 SSD pair for system and log storage supported as cold swap |
| Nonoperating Temperature |
-4°F to 158°F, -20°C to 70°C |
| Humidity Tolerance |
10%-90% |
| Maximum Altitude |
10,000 ft/3,048 m |
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[accesories]
| Included (PAN-PA-5550-DC |
4x PAN-PA-5500-PWR-2000-DC; 5x PAN-PA-FAN-2RU-A; 1x PAN-PA-5500-ACC-B accessory kit; 1x PAN-PA-3RU-RACK-A; 2x PAN-SFP-CG; 1x PAN-PA-5500-SSD-3.84TB-PAIR — included in the box |
| PAN-PA-5500-ACC-B Accessory Kit Contents |
4x PAN-PWR-DC-CBL-C cable, 1x USB cable, and 1x Cat6 cable |
| Spare Drive |
PAN-PA-5500-SSD-3.84TB-PAIR (Spare replacement drive |
[/accesories]
Unprecedented Security and Speed for Data Centers and Service Providers
In high-speed network environments like data centers, internet gateways, and service provider facilities, the demand for both raw throughput and advanced security is paramount. The Palo Alto Networks PA-5550 is engineered to solve this, providing a Quantum Optimized Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW that delivers massive scale and industry-leading threat prevention in a 3U rack unit design. Powered by the same PAN-OS software as all Palo Alto Networks NGFWs, the PA-5550 uses a single-pass architecture and the custom FE-400 ASIC to ensure predictable, high-performance security.
Key Benefits & Features
The PA-5550 is a workhorse for the most demanding network edge, delivering speed, resilience, and future-proof security features to protect your critical infrastructure.
Extreme Throughput with AI-Powered Threat Prevention
Achieve enterprise-grade protection without sacrificing speed. The PA-5550 delivers a powerful 175 Gbps of firewall throughput and a formidable 120 Gbps of Threat Prevention throughput. This performance is backed by Precision AI, an embedded engine that prevents threats—including zero-day exploits and never-before-seen phishing attempts—in real time.
Quantum-Ready Cryptographic Protection and DC Power
Future-proof your network with the world's first quantum-optimized NGFW. The PA-5550 is post-quantum cryptography (PQC ready, supporting PQC SSL/TLS decryption and PQC VPN site-to-site using NIST standards like ML-KEM. Designed for mission-critical deployments, the DC model supports robust -40 VDC to -60 VDC input power and features 2+2 redundant power supplies for maximum uptime and carrier-grade reliability.
Scalability and High Availability for the Core
Handle explosive traffic growth with support for up to 49M concurrent sessions and 1.67M new sessions per second. The PA-5550 features an extensive I/O array, including 4x 100G/400G QSFP-DD ports, and supports NGFW clustering with an active/active data plane for efficient horizontal scaling and a highly resilient solution.
Ideal Use Cases
- High-Speed Data Centers: Securing traffic with high throughput and low latency.
- Internet Gateways: Providing a quantum-ready security perimeter for large corporate or service provider networks.
- Service Provider Deployments: Utilizing 5G-Native Security capabilities and DC power resilience for the core network.
Technical Specifications
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Firewall Throughput (AppMix: 175 Gbps
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Threat Prevention Throughput (AppMix: 120 Gbps
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IPsec VPN Throughput: 100 Gbps
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Max Concurrent Sessions: 49M
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New Sessions per Second: 1.67M
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Virtual Systems (Base/Max: 25 / 225
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I/O Ports (Max: 4x 100G/400G QSFP-DD, 16x 40G/100G QSFP28, 16x 10G/25G SFP28 (All for PA-5540/PA-5550
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HSCI Ports: 2x 100G/400G QSFP-DD
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Input Voltage (DC: -40 VDC to -60 VDC
Ready to Revolutionize Your Data Center Security?
Choose the PA-5550 DC-Powered NGFW to deliver unmatched speed, intelligence, and resilience for your most critical network segments. It’s managed easily with Strata Cloud Manager and built to dominate the modern threat landscape.
