Palo Alto PA-500 8-Port Network Firewall Security Appliance

Overview
The Palo Alto PA-500 8-Port Network Firewall Security Appliance delivers enterprise-grade protection in a compact, easy-to-deploy chassis. Designed for small to midsize businesses and branch offices, the PA-500 combines high-performance inspection with intuitive management, giving you confidence that your network traffic is safe from threats while maintaining optimal speed.

Key Features

• Eight 1GbE Ethernet ports for flexible connectivity to LAN, WAN, DMZ and management networks.
• App-aware firewall that identifies and controls over 3000 applications without compromising performance.
• Integrated threat prevention including intrusion prevention, anti-malware, URL filtering and sandboxing.
• Single-pass parallel processing engine that inspects traffic at up to 1 Gbps throughput.
• Policy-based routing and QoS to prioritize critical applications and ensure reliable bandwidth allocation.
• Centralized management via Palo Alto Panorama or the web-based UI for easy policy updates and reporting.
• Zero-touch provisioning that simplifies initial deployment and scaling.

Technical Specifications

• Model/Part Number: PA-500
• Form factor: 1U rack-mount
• Ports: 8 x 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet
• Throughput: up to 1 Gbps firewall and threat inspection
• Maximum concurrent sessions: 250,000
• Power: Dual redundant 120/240 VAC power supplies
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius (32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit)
• Dimensions: 44.5 mm H x 430 mm W x 260 mm D
• Compliance: FCC Part 15, CE, RoHS

Typical Applications

• Branch office edge security, protecting inbound and outbound traffic.
• Small to midsize business perimeter defense with integrated VPN support.
• Secure connectivity for remote workers via SSL/TLS VPN tunnels.
• Segmentation of guest Wi-Fi, IoT devices and corporate networks.
• Compliance enforcement for PCI DSS, HIPAA and other regulatory frameworks.

With the PA-500, you get robust, next-generation firewall capabilities that scale with your organization, ensuring that security never slows down your business.