Palo Alto PA-7500-NPC-A Network Processing Card
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8×QSFP-DD up to 400G, 12×SFP-DD up to 100G, breakout mode, high-speed data processing
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[properties]
| Brand | Palo Alto Networks |
| Model | PA-7500-NPC-A |
| Product Type | Network Processing Card for PA-7500 Chassis |
| Form Factor | Modular Card (Chassis Component) |
| Compatible Chassis | PA-7500 Series |
| Cooling | Integrated with chassis cooling system |
[/properties] [specifications]
| Network I/O | 8 x QSFP-DD (400/100/40 Gbps, breakout mode supported), 12 x SFP-DD (100/25/10 Gbps) |
| Interface Modes | Layer 3, Tap, Virtual Wire (Transparent Mode) |
| Routing Protocols | OSPFv2/v3, BGP, RIP, Static Routing, Policy-Based Forwarding |
| IPv6 Support | L3, Tap, Virtual Wire; SLAAC; App-ID, User-ID, Content-ID, WildFire, SSL decryption |
| VPN Support | IPsec and SSL VPN; IKEv1/v2; AES 128/192/256, 3DES; SHA-1/256/384/512, MD5 |
| VLAN Support | 802.1Q VLAN tags: 4,094 per device/interface; LACP aggregation |
| NAT Capabilities | Static, Dynamic IP, Dynamic IP & Port, NAT64, NPTv6 |
| High Availability | NGFW Clustering |
| Performance with Two NPC-A Cards* | Firewall throughput: up to 1,500 Gbps (with full chassis config) |
| 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 |
| Console Cable | Included in the box |
[/accesories]
High-Capacity Networking for Palo Alto PA-7500
The Palo Alto PA-7500-NPC-A Network Processing Card is the backbone of your PA-7500 chassis’ network traffic handling. Built for high-bandwidth, low-latency environments, it ensures your next-generation firewall operates at peak performance with uncompromising throughput and connectivity.
Key Benefits & Features
- Extreme I/O Flexibility: 8 × QSFP-DD ports supporting 400/100/40 Gbps and 12 × SFP-DD ports supporting 100/25/10 Gbps, with breakout mode for granular link setup.
- Optimized Traffic Processing: Dedicated processing resources for network traffic, maintaining performance even with security services and logging enabled.
- Scalable Architecture: Supports multiple NPC-A cards in one chassis, allowing seamless performance scaling as your network grows.
- Data Center-Ready Design: Fully compatible with high-speed fiber infrastructure, ideal for enterprise and service provider deployments.
Ideal Use Cases
- Enterprise data centers needing maximum throughput and port density
- Cloud providers managing large-scale east-west and north-south traffic
- Organizations handling high encrypted traffic volumes
- High-availability firewall clusters requiring redundant network paths
Technical Specifications
- Data Ports: 8 × QSFP-DD (400/100/40 Gbps)
- Additional Ports: 12 × SFP-DD (100/25/10 Gbps)
- Breakout Mode: Supported on QSFP-DD ports
- Compatibility: Palo Alto PA-7500 Series chassis
- Scalability: Supports multiple NPC-A cards per chassis
- Function: High-speed network traffic processing
Equip Your PA-7500 for the Future
Maximize your PA-7500’s potential with the PA-7500-NPC-A — the ultimate solution for high-speed, high-capacity networking. Buy today to keep your network ahead.
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Palo Alto PA-7500-NPC-A Network Processing Card
Palo Alto PA-7500-NPC-A Network Processing Card
[shortdesc]
8×QSFP-DD up to 400G, 12×SFP-DD up to 100G, breakout mode, high-speed data processing
[/shortdesc]
[properties]
| Brand | Palo Alto Networks |
| Model | PA-7500-NPC-A |
| Product Type | Network Processing Card for PA-7500 Chassis |
| Form Factor | Modular Card (Chassis Component) |
| Compatible Chassis | PA-7500 Series |
| Cooling | Integrated with chassis cooling system |
[/properties] [specifications]
| Network I/O | 8 x QSFP-DD (400/100/40 Gbps, breakout mode supported), 12 x SFP-DD (100/25/10 Gbps) |
| Interface Modes | Layer 3, Tap, Virtual Wire (Transparent Mode) |
| Routing Protocols | OSPFv2/v3, BGP, RIP, Static Routing, Policy-Based Forwarding |
| IPv6 Support | L3, Tap, Virtual Wire; SLAAC; App-ID, User-ID, Content-ID, WildFire, SSL decryption |
| VPN Support | IPsec and SSL VPN; IKEv1/v2; AES 128/192/256, 3DES; SHA-1/256/384/512, MD5 |
| VLAN Support | 802.1Q VLAN tags: 4,094 per device/interface; LACP aggregation |
| NAT Capabilities | Static, Dynamic IP, Dynamic IP & Port, NAT64, NPTv6 |
| High Availability | NGFW Clustering |
| Performance with Two NPC-A Cards* | Firewall throughput: up to 1,500 Gbps (with full chassis config) |
| 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 |
| Console Cable | Included in the box |
[/accesories]
High-Capacity Networking for Palo Alto PA-7500
The Palo Alto PA-7500-NPC-A Network Processing Card is the backbone of your PA-7500 chassis’ network traffic handling. Built for high-bandwidth, low-latency environments, it ensures your next-generation firewall operates at peak performance with uncompromising throughput and connectivity.
Key Benefits & Features
- Extreme I/O Flexibility: 8 × QSFP-DD ports supporting 400/100/40 Gbps and 12 × SFP-DD ports supporting 100/25/10 Gbps, with breakout mode for granular link setup.
- Optimized Traffic Processing: Dedicated processing resources for network traffic, maintaining performance even with security services and logging enabled.
- Scalable Architecture: Supports multiple NPC-A cards in one chassis, allowing seamless performance scaling as your network grows.
- Data Center-Ready Design: Fully compatible with high-speed fiber infrastructure, ideal for enterprise and service provider deployments.
Ideal Use Cases
- Enterprise data centers needing maximum throughput and port density
- Cloud providers managing large-scale east-west and north-south traffic
- Organizations handling high encrypted traffic volumes
- High-availability firewall clusters requiring redundant network paths
Technical Specifications
- Data Ports: 8 × QSFP-DD (400/100/40 Gbps)
- Additional Ports: 12 × SFP-DD (100/25/10 Gbps)
- Breakout Mode: Supported on QSFP-DD ports
- Compatibility: Palo Alto PA-7500 Series chassis
- Scalability: Supports multiple NPC-A cards per chassis
- Function: High-speed network traffic processing
Equip Your PA-7500 for the Future
Maximize your PA-7500’s potential with the PA-7500-NPC-A — the ultimate solution for high-speed, high-capacity networking. Buy today to keep your network ahead.
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Description
[shortdesc]
8×QSFP-DD up to 400G, 12×SFP-DD up to 100G, breakout mode, high-speed data processing
[/shortdesc]
[properties]
| Brand | Palo Alto Networks |
| Model | PA-7500-NPC-A |
| Product Type | Network Processing Card for PA-7500 Chassis |
| Form Factor | Modular Card (Chassis Component) |
| Compatible Chassis | PA-7500 Series |
| Cooling | Integrated with chassis cooling system |
[/properties] [specifications]
| Network I/O | 8 x QSFP-DD (400/100/40 Gbps, breakout mode supported), 12 x SFP-DD (100/25/10 Gbps) |
| Interface Modes | Layer 3, Tap, Virtual Wire (Transparent Mode) |
| Routing Protocols | OSPFv2/v3, BGP, RIP, Static Routing, Policy-Based Forwarding |
| IPv6 Support | L3, Tap, Virtual Wire; SLAAC; App-ID, User-ID, Content-ID, WildFire, SSL decryption |
| VPN Support | IPsec and SSL VPN; IKEv1/v2; AES 128/192/256, 3DES; SHA-1/256/384/512, MD5 |
| VLAN Support | 802.1Q VLAN tags: 4,094 per device/interface; LACP aggregation |
| NAT Capabilities | Static, Dynamic IP, Dynamic IP & Port, NAT64, NPTv6 |
| High Availability | NGFW Clustering |
| Performance with Two NPC-A Cards* | Firewall throughput: up to 1,500 Gbps (with full chassis config) |
| 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 |
| Console Cable | Included in the box |
[/accesories]
High-Capacity Networking for Palo Alto PA-7500
The Palo Alto PA-7500-NPC-A Network Processing Card is the backbone of your PA-7500 chassis’ network traffic handling. Built for high-bandwidth, low-latency environments, it ensures your next-generation firewall operates at peak performance with uncompromising throughput and connectivity.
Key Benefits & Features
- Extreme I/O Flexibility: 8 × QSFP-DD ports supporting 400/100/40 Gbps and 12 × SFP-DD ports supporting 100/25/10 Gbps, with breakout mode for granular link setup.
- Optimized Traffic Processing: Dedicated processing resources for network traffic, maintaining performance even with security services and logging enabled.
- Scalable Architecture: Supports multiple NPC-A cards in one chassis, allowing seamless performance scaling as your network grows.
- Data Center-Ready Design: Fully compatible with high-speed fiber infrastructure, ideal for enterprise and service provider deployments.
Ideal Use Cases
- Enterprise data centers needing maximum throughput and port density
- Cloud providers managing large-scale east-west and north-south traffic
- Organizations handling high encrypted traffic volumes
- High-availability firewall clusters requiring redundant network paths
Technical Specifications
- Data Ports: 8 × QSFP-DD (400/100/40 Gbps)
- Additional Ports: 12 × SFP-DD (100/25/10 Gbps)
- Breakout Mode: Supported on QSFP-DD ports
- Compatibility: Palo Alto PA-7500 Series chassis
- Scalability: Supports multiple NPC-A cards per chassis
- Function: High-speed network traffic processing
Equip Your PA-7500 for the Future
Maximize your PA-7500’s potential with the PA-7500-NPC-A — the ultimate solution for high-speed, high-capacity networking. Buy today to keep your network ahead.














