[shortdesc]
High-speed switching fabric, PA-7500 compatibility, scalable data throughput, modular integration
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[properties]
| Brand |
Palo Alto Networks |
| Model |
PA-7500-SFC-A |
| Product Type |
Switch Fabric Card for PA-7500 Chassis |
| Form Factor |
Modular Card (Chassis Component |
| Compatible Chassis |
PA-7500 Series |
| Cooling |
Integrated with chassis cooling system |
[/properties] [specifications]
| Switch Fabric Capacity |
Provides high-speed data plane interconnect for all NPCs and DPCs in the PA-7500 chassis |
| Scalability |
Supports full chassis configuration with multiple NPC, DPC, and MPC cards |
| Redundancy |
Supports N+1 or N+N redundancy configurations |
| Operating Mode |
Non-blocking fabric for maximum throughput |
| High Availability |
Full HA support in NGFW clustering deployments |
| Operating Temperature |
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F |
| Operating Humidity |
5%–90% non-condensing |
| Certifications |
cMETus, CB, FCC Class A, CE Class A, VCCI Class A |
[/specifications] [accesories]
| Installation Guide |
Included in the box |
| Mounting Hardware |
Included in the box |
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High-Performance Switching Backbone for the PA-7500
The Palo Alto PA-7500-SFC-A Switch Fabric Card is a critical component in the PA-7500 chassis, designed to interconnect processing cards with ultra-low latency and high-speed data transfer. It ensures seamless communication between Management Processing Cards, Network Processing Cards, and Data Processing Cards, enabling the system to operate at peak capacity.
Key Benefits & Features
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High-Speed Data Fabric Connectivity: Provides the internal high-bandwidth pathways required for real-time packet forwarding between all processing elements in the PA-7500.
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Scalable Multi-Card Architecture: Supports multiple processing cards within the chassis, enabling enterprises to expand performance without network redesign.
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Reliability for Mission-Critical Networks: Delivers stable traffic distribution even under heavy load and with advanced security features enabled.
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Optimized PA-7500 Integration: Works seamlessly with Palo Alto’s modular card ecosystem for flexible, future-ready configurations.
Ideal Use Cases
- Enterprise data centers requiring high-speed inter-card communication
- High-performance firewall deployments with multiple processing cards
- Networks with unpredictable, high-volume traffic patterns
- Government and financial institutions with critical uptime needs
Technical Specifications
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Function: High-speed switching fabric for PA-7500 chassis
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Role: Connects MPC-A, NPC-A, and DPC-A cards
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Scalability: Supports multi-card deployments
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Performance: Ultra-low latency interconnect
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Compatibility: Palo Alto PA-7500 Series
Unlock Maximum PA-7500 Potential
Boost your PA-7500’s speed, scalability, and reliability with the PA-7500-SFC-A Switch Fabric Card — the essential backbone
