Palo Alto Networks PA-5550-DC Next-Gen Firewall 175 Gbps, Quantum-Optimized
[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 |
[/properties]
[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 |
[/specifications]
[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
- 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
- Virtual Systems (Base/Max): 25 / 225
- I/O Ports (Max): 4x 100G/400G QSFP-DD, 16x 40G/100G QSFP28, 16x 10G/25G SFP28 (All for PA-5540/PA-5550)
- HSCI Ports: 2x 100G/400G QSFP-DD
- 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.
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Palo Alto Networks PA-5550-DC Next-Gen Firewall 175 Gbps, Quantum-Optimized
Palo Alto Networks PA-5550-DC Next-Gen Firewall 175 Gbps, Quantum-Optimized
[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 |
[/properties]
[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 |
[/specifications]
[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
- 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
- Virtual Systems (Base/Max): 25 / 225
- I/O Ports (Max): 4x 100G/400G QSFP-DD, 16x 40G/100G QSFP28, 16x 10G/25G SFP28 (All for PA-5540/PA-5550)
- HSCI Ports: 2x 100G/400G QSFP-DD
- 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.
Product Information
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Description
[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 |
[/properties]
[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 |
[/specifications]
[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
- 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
- Virtual Systems (Base/Max): 25 / 225
- I/O Ports (Max): 4x 100G/400G QSFP-DD, 16x 40G/100G QSFP28, 16x 10G/25G SFP28 (All for PA-5540/PA-5550)
- HSCI Ports: 2x 100G/400G QSFP-DD
- 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.
