Rack mount, passive cooling, 6.5 Gbps FW, 4.5 Gbps Threat Prevention, 12× 1G RJ45, 2×1G SFP, 2×1G/10G SFP/SFP+

AI-Enhanced Protection for the Evolving Edge

The Palo Alto Networks PA-550 delivers enterprise-grade security and throughput for branch offices, retail networks, and midsize environments. Powered by Precision AI® and PAN-OS 12.1, it stops zero-day threats, ransomware, and phishing in real time while offering simplified management through Strata Cloud Manager. Designed for performance and reliability, the PA-550 enables secure digital transformation with predictable speed, advanced visibility, and automated policy enforcement.

Key Benefits & Features

The PA-550 blends AI-driven intelligence with Palo Alto’s single-pass architecture to deliver consistent performance and full-stack protection across all applications and users.

Machine Learning-Powered Threat Prevention

Inline ML algorithms identify and block unknown malware, phishing, and command-and-control traffic without relying on signatures. With 4.5 Gbps threat prevention throughput, it keeps branch operations secure under heavy load.

High-Performance Multi-Interface Connectivity

Equipped with 12× 1 G RJ45, 2× 1 G SFP, and 2× 10 G SFP+ ports, the PA-550 supports flexible copper and fiber deployment. Its 6.5 Gbps firewall throughput ensures low-latency inspection for distributed sites and IoT networks.

Zero-Touch Provisioning for Scalable Deployment

Deploy faster across multiple locations with Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP). Integrate the PA-550 easily into existing frameworks through Strata Cloud Manager for unified, AI-powered management of NGFW and SASE environments.

Quantum-Ready and Future-Safe Security

Supporting post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards such as ML-KEM and HQC, the PA-550 is ready for next-generation encryption. It secures SSL/TLS traffic, VPNs, and hybrid cloud operations without performance trade-offs.

Advanced Cloud-Delivered Security Services

Powered by Precision AI, Palo Alto’s cloud-delivered security services (CDSS) offer real-time defenses against DNS, URL, and file-based threats—analyzing billions of sessions daily for proactive protection and automated response.

Ideal Use Cases

• Branch and remote offices requiring enterprise-level firewall throughput.
• Retail or IoT-heavy environments needing silent, reliable security.
• Organizations adopting Zero Trust and identity-based access controls.
• Businesses integrating SD-WAN with built-in Layer 7 visibility and ML-driven policy enforcement.

Technical Specifications

• Firewall Throughput (AppMix): 6.5 Gbps
• Threat Prevention Throughput: 4.5 Gbps
• IPsec VPN Throughput: 4.0 Gbps
• Max Concurrent Sessions: 398,000
• New Sessions per Second: 70,000
• Virtual Systems (Base/Max): 1 / 5
• Interface Ports: 12× 1G RJ45, 2× 1G SFP, 2× 10G SFP+
• Management I/O: 1× Gigabit Mgmt Port, 1× RJ45 Console, 1× USB, 1× USB-C
• Power Consumption: 57 W (max)
• Cooling: Passive (fanless)
• Dimensions (W×D×H): 13″ × 12.1″ × 1.74″ (330 × 307 × 44 mm)
• Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
• Certifications: FCC Class A, CE Class A, VCCI Class A, cTUVus, CB

Secure Your Network with Confidence

Experience AI-driven, quantum-ready protection with the Palo Alto Networks PA-550 Next-Generation Firewall. Optimize performance, reduce attack surfaces, and stay ahead of emerging threats with seamless management through Strata Cloud Manager.