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End-of-Life Notice
Palo Alto Networks PA-3050
The PA-3050 has reached end-of-life and is no longer available for new deployments. The designated replacement is the PA-3410, delivering 3.6x faster firewall throughput with ML-powered inline security and 10G fiber connectivity.
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End-of-life product information
The PA-3050 was the mid-tier platform of the PA-3000 Series for high speed internet gateway deployments. This model is no longer sold or supported for new deployments.
Designated replacement
PA-3410
ML-powered next-generation firewall with 14.5 Gbps firewall throughput, 10G SFP+ fiber ports, and advanced inline security for high speed internet gateway deployments.
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PA-3020
Entry-level PA-3000 model, also discontinued. Both models are replaced by the PA-3400 Series.
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PA-3060
High-end PA-3000 model, also discontinued. Both models are replaced by the PA-3400 Series.
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Why upgrade from PA-3050 to PA-3410
The PA-3400 Series represents a generational leap in firewall architecture, delivering ML-powered security and significantly higher throughput compared to the legacy PA-3000 platform.
ML-powered inline security
PA-3000 series cannot run the latest ML-powered security services effectively. PA-3410 handles deep learning inline for real-time threat prevention.
Significant throughput increase
PA-3410 delivers 14.5 Gbps firewall throughput, a major leap from legacy PA-3000 performance levels.
10G fiber connectivity
PA-3410 includes 10G SFP+ fiber ports, supporting high-speed campus and data center interconnects.
1RU compact form factor
PA-3410 provides greater performance density in a standard 1RU rackmount design.
Legacy vs. current generation
A direct specification comparison between the end-of-life PA-3050 and its designated replacement, the PA-3410.
| Specification | PA-3050 (Legacy) | PA-3410 (Current) | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firewall throughput | 4.0 Gbps | 14.5 Gbps | 3.6x faster |
| Threat prevention throughput | 2.0 Gbps | 5.2 Gbps | 2.6x faster |
| Security approach | Standard signatures | ML-powered inline | Advanced detection |
| Fiber connectivity | 1G SFP | 10G SFP+ | 10x link speed |
Trade-in programs may be available for existing PA-3050 deployments. Contact a specialist for details.
View PA-3410 details Compare all modelsPA-3050 technical specifications
Reference specifications for the end-of-life PA-3050 platform.
Performance and capacity
| Firewall throughput | 4.0 Gbps |
| Threat prevention throughput | 2.0 Gbps |
| IPSec VPN throughput | 500 Mbps |
| Max sessions | 500,000 |
| New sessions per second | 50,000 |
Documentation
Reference datasheets for the PA-3050 and the current PA-Series platforms.
PA-3050 specification datasheet
Original hardware specifications and performance data for the legacy PA-3050 platform.
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