paloalto PA Series PA-200
The Palo Alto Networks PA-200 is a compact desktop next-generation firewall designed for small enterprise branch offices and retail sites. Delivering 100 Mbps of firewall throughput and 50 Mbps of threat prevention throughput across four Gigabit Ethernet ports, the PA-200 introduced Palo Alto Networks signature Single-Pass Parallel Processing architecture to small branch edges. Operating silently with fanless convection cooling, the PA-200 remains a popular platform on the secondary market for lab practice, PAN-OS certification training, and educational testbeds.
Specifications
| Brand | paloalto |
|---|---|
| Family | PA Series |
| Form factor | desktop |
| Released | Nov 2011 |
| End of sale | Oct 2018 |
| End of support | Oct 2023 |
| Interfaces | 4x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 traffic ports and 1x dedicated GbE management port |
| Firewall throughput | 100 Mbps App-ID firewall throughput |
| Threat prevention | 50 Mbps threat prevention throughput |
| Ipsec vpn | 50 Mbps IPsec VPN throughput |
| Acoustics | Silent fanless convection cooling design |
Generations
- Next generation: paloalto PA Series PA-220
Check compatibility with Palo Alto Networks
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Palo Alto Networks has tested with the paloalto PA Series PA-200.
- Compatibility Palo Alto Networks Compatibility Matrix
- Support Palo Alto Networks Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
What is the maximum PAN-OS version supported on the PA-200?
The PA-200 supports PAN-OS up to version 8.0 due to system memory constraints.
Can the PA-200 be rack mounted?
Yes, an optional 1U rack-mount tray allows mounting one or two PA-200 firewalls in a standard rack.
Buying or selling PA-200?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Palo Alto Networks PA-200 Product Overview, checked 2026-10-27
- Palo Alto Networks PA-200 Datasheet, checked 2026-10-27