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PA-Series firewalls span branch offices to hyperscale data centers. Compare key performance metrics across every hardware platform to identify the right model for each network segment.
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All throughput values represent real-world application-mix traffic. Session capacity and connection rates are measured under standard test conditions with security services enabled.
Select a deployment category below to compare models within each tier. Individual model pages contain full port layouts, power specifications, and licensing details.
Branch and retail
PA-400 and PA-500 series models deliver 1.2 to 8.5 Gbps firewall throughput with Precision AI and optional 5G connectivity.
Campus and gateway
PA-1400 and PA-3400 series models deliver 8.5 to 35 Gbps firewall throughput with multi-gig ports and fiber connectivity.
Data center
PA-5400, PA-5500, and PA-7500 series platforms scale from 52 Gbps to 1.5 Tbps firewall throughput for hyperscale environments.
Performance specifications by deployment tier
Select a category to compare throughput, session capacity, and connection rates across models within each deployment tier.
Precision AI-powered branch security with fanless designs, optional 5G, and PoE+ support.
PA-400 series
| Model | Firewall throughput | Threat prevention throughput | Max sessions | New sessions/sec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA-410 | 1.4 Gbps | 0.8 Gbps | 64,000 | 11,000 |
| PA-415 | 1.5 Gbps | 0.8 Gbps | 64,000 | 11,000 |
| PA-440 Popular | 2.6 Gbps | 1.25 Gbps | 198,976 | 34,000 |
| PA-445 | 2.7 Gbps | 1.2 Gbps | 198,976 | 34,000 |
| PA-450 | 3.3 Gbps | 2.1 Gbps | 300,000 | 48,000 |
| PA-455 | 3.6 Gbps | 2.3 Gbps | 300,000 | 56,000 |
| PA-460 | 4.6 Gbps | 3.0 Gbps | 400,000 | 67,000 |
PA-500 series
| Model | Firewall throughput | Threat prevention throughput | Max sessions | New sessions/sec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA-505 | 1.2 Gbps | 0.8 Gbps | 64,000 | 10,000 |
| PA-510 | 1.8 Gbps | 1.2 Gbps | 98,000 | 15,000 |
| PA-520 | 2.8 Gbps | 1.8 Gbps | 148,892 | 25,000 |
| PA-540 | 3.8 Gbps | 2.2 Gbps | 298,849 | 50,000 |
| PA-550 | 6.5 Gbps | 4.5 Gbps | 448,832 | 70,000 |
| PA-560 | 8.5 Gbps | 6 Gbps | 598,624 | 100,000 |
High-speed enterprise edge platforms with multi-gig ports, fiber connectivity, and rack-mount form factors.
PA-1400 series
| Model | Firewall throughput | Threat prevention throughput | Max sessions | New sessions/sec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA-1410 Recommended | 8.5 Gbps | 4.5 Gbps | 945,000 | 100,000 |
| PA-1420 | 9.5 Gbps | 6.2 Gbps | 1,398,646 | 140,000 |
PA-3400 series
Hyperscale and quantum-ready platforms with massive throughput, 100G/400G ports, and tens of millions of concurrent sessions.
PA-5400 series
| Model | Firewall throughput | Threat prevention throughput | Max sessions | New sessions/sec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA-5410 | 52 Gbps | 35.0 Gbps | 4,990,000 | 270,000 |
| PA-5420 | 70 Gbps | 50.0 Gbps | 6,990,000 | 370,000 |
| PA-5430 | 82 Gbps | 60 Gbps | 8,990,000 | 380,000 |
| PA-5440 | 90 Gbps | 70 Gbps | 23,990,000 | 390,000 |
| PA-5445 New | 90 Gbps | 76 Gbps | 47,990,000 | 449,000 |
PA-5500 series
| Model | Firewall throughput | Threat prevention throughput | Max sessions | New sessions/sec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA-5540 | 97 Gbps | 67 Gbps | 30,000,000 | 466,000 |
| PA-5550 | 127 Gbps | 82 Gbps | 30,000,000 | 550,000 |
| PA-5560 | 200 Gbps | 105 Gbps | 60,000,000 | 700,000 |
| PA-5570 | 275 Gbps | 143 Gbps | 60,000,000 | 900,000 |
| PA-5580 | 380 Gbps | 194 Gbps | 120,000,000 | 1,200,000 |
PA-7500 series
| Model | Firewall throughput | Threat prevention throughput | Max sessions | New sessions/sec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA-7500 | 1.5 Tbps | 1.44 Tbps | 440,000,000 | 7,200,000 |
Ruggedized OT and IoT platforms
Industrial-grade appliances certified for extreme temperatures, vibration, and electromagnetic interference. Same PAN-OS security capabilities in hardened form factors.
| Model | Firewall throughput | Threat prevention throughput | Max sessions | New sessions/sec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA-410R | 1.4 Gbps | 0.78 Gbps | 65,536 | 11,400 |
| PA-410R-5G | 1.4 Gbps | 0.78 Gbps | 65,536 | 11,400 |
| PA-450R | 3.2 Gbps | 1.4 Gbps | 198,976 | 48,000 |
| PA-450R-5G | 3.2 Gbps | 1.4 Gbps | 198,976 | 48,000 |
| PA-455R-5G | 3.2 Gbps | 1.8 Gbps | 198,766 | 48,000 |
Consistent security across all platforms
Every PA-Series firewall runs PAN-OS and shares the same security architecture, policy framework, and management interface regardless of form factor or throughput tier.
Single-pass architecture
Traffic is inspected once for all security functions including App-ID, User-ID, Content-ID, and decryption. This eliminates the latency of serial processing across multiple engines.
Cloud-delivered security services
Advanced Threat Prevention, Advanced WildFire, DNS Security, and Advanced URL Filtering are delivered from the cloud and apply consistently across all PA-Series models.
Centralized management
Panorama provides unified policy management, logging, and reporting across all firewalls. Strata Cloud Manager extends visibility with AIOps-driven insights.
Zero Trust network security
App-ID, User-ID, and Device-ID enable least-privilege access policies. Every flow is classified and controlled regardless of port, protocol, or encryption.
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