Palo Alto PA-7000-20G-NPC PA-7000-20G-NPC Firewall Network P

Overview

The Palo Alto PA-7000-20G-NPC firewall network module brings enterprise grade next generation security to the PA-7000 chassis. Engineered for high-throughput environments, this 20 Gbps network processing card provides deep packet inspection, advanced threat prevention and consistent policy enforcement across data center, cloud and service provider networks. Its modular design allows seamless integration into existing PA-7000 deployments, delivering scalable performance without sacrificing latency or reliability.

Key Features

• 20 Gbps of dedicated network processing capacity per module
• Integrated support for App-ID, User-ID, Content-ID and Threat Prevention
• Zero-day malware detection with WildFire sandboxing integration
• High density ports enable consolidation of multiple security appliances
• Dynamic scaling - add or remove modules to match traffic demands
• Hardware based SSL decryption for encrypted traffic inspection
• Centralized management through Panorama for unified policy control

Technical Specifications

• Model/Part Number: PA-7000-20G-NPC
• Form factor: 2RU line card for PA-7000 chassis
• Network interfaces: 20 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports (SFP)
• Maximum firewall throughput: up to 20 Gbps (single direction)
• Threat prevention throughput: up to 10 Gbps
• Concurrent sessions: up to 2 million per module
• Power consumption: typical 120 W, max 150 W
• Operating temperature range: 0 deg to 40 deg C (32 deg to 104 deg F)
• Compliance: FIPS 140-2, PCI DSS, HIPAA ready

Applications

• Data center edge security - protect inbound and outbound traffic with high performance inspection.
• Service provider peering points - enforce consistent policies across multiple customer streams.
• Cloud connectivity - secure hybrid cloud links while maintaining low latency.
• Enterprise campus core - consolidate firewall, IPS and URL filtering into a single high-throughput platform.
• Regulated industry environments - meet compliance requirements with built-in logging and reporting features.

This PA-7000-20G-NPC module delivers the power, flexibility and advanced security needed to defend modern networks against sophisticated threats while supporting rapid growth and changing traffic patterns.