paloalto PA Series PA-5060
The Palo Alto Networks PA-5060 is a 2U high-capacity enterprise datacenter firewall delivering 20 Gbps of firewall throughput, 10 Gbps of threat prevention throughput, and 4 Gbps of IPsec VPN throughput. Offering eight 10GbE SFP+ ports, four 1GbE SFP slots, and twelve Gigabit copper interfaces with dual hot-swappable power supplies, the PA-5060 was the top-tier model of the PA-5000 Series. Secondary equipment channels trade the PA-5060 for lab scenarios and existing network maintenance sparing.
Specifications
| Brand | paloalto |
|---|---|
| Family | PA Series |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Released | Apr 2011 |
| End of sale | Oct 2018 |
| End of support | Oct 2023 |
| Interfaces | 8x 10GbE SFP+, 4x 1GbE SFP, and 12x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports |
| Firewall throughput | 20.0 Gbps App-ID firewall throughput |
| Threat prevention | 10.0 Gbps threat prevention throughput |
| Ipsec vpn | 4.0 Gbps IPsec VPN throughput |
| Sessions | Supports up to 4 million concurrent sessions and 120,000 new sessions per second |
Generations
- Previous generation: paloalto PA Series PA-5050
- Next generation: paloalto PA Series PA-5260
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-5060.
- Compatibility Palo Alto Networks Compatibility Matrix
- Support Palo Alto Networks Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
What is the maximum 10GbE port count on the PA-5060?
The PA-5060 provides eight dedicated 10GbE SFP+ optical ports.
What is the final PAN-OS release supported on the PA-5060?
The PA-5060 supports PAN-OS releases through version 8.1.
Buying or selling PA-5060?
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-5060 Product Overview, checked 2026-10-27
- Palo Alto Networks PA-5060 Datasheet, checked 2026-10-27