paloalto PA Series PA-3050
The Palo Alto Networks PA-3050 is a 1.5U enterprise next-generation firewall delivering 4 Gbps of firewall throughput, 2 Gbps of threat prevention throughput, and 500 Mbps of IPsec VPN throughput. Offering sixteen Gigabit Ethernet ports (eight RJ-45 and eight SFP) with dedicated high-availability interfaces, the PA-3050 was a prominent enterprise boundary firewall. Refurbished hardware dealers trade the PA-3050 as a low-cost replacement spare and lab workhorse.
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 | 4.0 Gbps App-ID firewall throughput |
| Threat prevention | 2.0 Gbps threat prevention throughput |
| Ipsec vpn | 500 Mbps IPsec VPN throughput |
| Sessions | Supports up to 500,000 concurrent sessions and 50,000 new sessions per second |
Generations
- Previous generation: paloalto PA Series PA-3020
- Next generation: paloalto PA Series PA-3250
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-3050.
- Compatibility Palo Alto Networks Compatibility Matrix
- Support Palo Alto Networks Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
What is the maximum PAN-OS release for the PA-3050?
The PA-3050 supports PAN-OS up to version 9.1.
Can the PA-3050 operate in active/active high availability?
Yes, PAN-OS supports both active/passive and active/active clustering across dedicated HA ports.
Buying or selling PA-3050?
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-3050 Product Overview, checked 2026-10-27
- Palo Alto Networks PA-3050 Datasheet, checked 2026-10-27