paloalto PA Series PA-3020
The Palo Alto Networks PA-3020 is a 1.5U rack-mount enterprise firewall that delivered 2 Gbps of firewall throughput, 1 Gbps of threat prevention throughput, and 500 Mbps of IPsec VPN throughput. Featuring sixteen Gigabit Ethernet ports (eight copper and eight SFP), the PA-3020 protected corporate campus perimeters and internal segmentation boundaries. In secondary market channels, the PA-3020 remains an affordable training and lab platform for practicing enterprise PAN-OS configurations.
Specifications
| Brand | paloalto |
|---|---|
| Family | PA Series |
| Form factor | 1.5U rack |
| Released | Apr 2012 |
| End of sale | Oct 2019 |
| End of support | Oct 2024 |
| Interfaces | 8x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 and 8x 1GbE SFP optical ports |
| Firewall throughput | 2.0 Gbps App-ID firewall throughput |
| Threat prevention | 1.0 Gbps threat prevention throughput |
| Ipsec vpn | 500 Mbps IPsec VPN throughput |
| Form factor | 1.5U rack-mounted enclosure with internal power supply |
Generations
- Next generation: paloalto PA Series PA-3220
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-3020.
- Compatibility Palo Alto Networks Compatibility Matrix
- Support Palo Alto Networks Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
What PAN-OS version is supported on the PA-3020?
The PA-3020 supports PAN-OS up to version 9.1.
Does the PA-3020 support 10G optical interfaces?
No, the PA-3020 optical interfaces are 1GbE SFP only; 10GbE was introduced on the PA-3060.
Buying or selling PA-3020?
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-3020 Product Overview, checked 2026-10-27
- Palo Alto Networks PA-3020 Datasheet, checked 2026-10-27