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Compact silver desktop firewall with multiple network ports and front status LEDs

Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks PAN-PA-550 firewall appliance

SKU CH-KRG3-X1XTJ MPN PAN-PA-550

Desktop firewall with 10 x 1G RJ45, 2 x 1G/10G SFP+ and AI-driven threat prevention at 4.5 Gbps throughput

  • Form factorDesktop
  • System memoryStorage Capacity: 120 GB
  • VPN capabilitiesFirewall throughput (appmix): 6.5 Gbit/s Threat Prevention t
  • Power requirementsInput Voltage (Input Frequency): 100-240 VAC (50-60 Hz) Max
  • Max power draw57 W
  • Key featuresNETWORKING FEATURES Interface Modes: L2 mode (not available

Model PA-550

  • ML-powered threat prevention at 4.5 Gbps throughput
  • 10 x 1G RJ45 plus 2 x 1G/10G SFP+ ports
  • Zero Touch Provisioning for rapid deployment
  • Active/active high availability with single-pass architecture
  • Desktop form factor consuming 57W max power

Desktop firewall for branch offices

The Palo Alto Networks PA-550 is a desktop next-generation firewall built for small to mid-size branch locations. It delivers 6.5 Gbps firewall throughput and 4.5 Gbps threat prevention throughput with a single-pass architecture. Precision AI analyzes traffic in real time to block known and unknown threats. Zero Touch Provisioning streamlines initial deployment across distributed sites.

120 GB storage and session capacity

The appliance includes 120 GB of internal storage for logs and content updates. It supports up to 398K concurrent sessions and 70K new sessions per second, handling typical branch workloads with headroom. IPsec VPN throughput reaches 4.0 Gbps for secure site-to-site links. Virtual systems scale from one to five with additional licensing for multi-tenant segmentation.

Ten 1G RJ45 ports and management I/O

Connectivity provides ten 1G RJ45 ports, two bypass pairs, two 1G SFP ports and two 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks. Management uses a dedicated 10/100/1000 out-of-band port, USB, RJ45 console and USB-C console. High availability supports active/active and active/passive modes for resilience. The unit draws up to 57 W from a 100-240 VAC supply.

How it compares

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Price $5,958.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 669 comparable items (median $806.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand namePalo Alto Networks
Product linePA-500 Series
Model namePA-550
Part numberPAN-PA-550
Memory
System memoryStorage Capacity: 120 GB
Power
Power requirementsInput Voltage (Input Frequency): 100-240 VAC (50-60 Hz)
Max Current Consumption: 5 A @ 12 VDC
Max power draw57 W
Size & build
Form factorDesktop
Product dimensions1.74 in H × 12.1 in D × 13 in W (43.9 mm H × 37 mm D × 330 mm W)
Product weight11.2 lb (5.08 kg)
Shipping weight5.08 kg
Package size330 × 307 × 44 mm

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Questions about this item

Will the PA-550's 10 x 1G RJ45 and 2 x 1G/10G SFP+ ports connect directly to our existing 1G switches?

Yes, the 10 x 1G RJ45 ports link natively to 1G copper, and the 2 x 1G/10G SFP+ cages accept 1G SFP modules for fibre uplinks to older switches.

Which dashboard figures confirm the PA-550 is processing traffic at the rated 6.5 Gbps firewall throughput?

Monitor the ACC dashboard for real-time throughput graphs and session counts up to 398K concurrent sessions; sustained rates near 6.5 Gbps indicate expected performance.

Does the box include SFP transceivers for the 2 x 1G SFP and 2 x 1G/10G SFP+ ports?

The appliance ships with the desktop chassis, internal 120 GB storage, AC power cord, console cables for RJ45 and USB-C, and rack-mount brackets; SFP or SFP+ transceivers are purchased separately.

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