paloalto PA Series PA-5220
The Palo Alto Networks PA-5220 is a 3U datacenter next-generation firewall delivering 18 Gbps of firewall throughput, 9 Gbps of threat prevention throughput, and 8 Gbps of IPsec VPN throughput. Housing four 40G/100G QSFP28 ports, sixteen 10GbE SFP+ ports, four Gigabit copper ports, and dual hot-swappable power supplies, the PA-5220 provides high-density optical aggregation for cloud datacenters and enterprise cores. Traded actively on secondary broker markets, the PA-5220 is a high-volume datacenter asset.
Specifications
| Brand | paloalto |
|---|---|
| Family | PA Series |
| Form factor | 3U rack |
| Released | Feb 2017 |
| Interfaces | 4x 40G/100G QSFP28, 16x 10GbE SFP+, and 4x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports |
| Firewall throughput | 18.0 Gbps App-ID firewall throughput |
| Threat prevention | 9.0 Gbps threat prevention throughput |
| Ipsec vpn | 8.0 Gbps IPsec VPN throughput |
| Concurrent sessions | Supports up to 4 million concurrent sessions and 145,000 new sessions per second |
| Power supplies | Dual redundant hot-swappable AC or DC power supplies |
Generations
- Previous generation: paloalto PA Series PA-5020
- Next generation: paloalto PA Series PA-5410
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-5220.
- Compatibility Palo Alto Networks Compatibility Matrix
- Support Palo Alto Networks Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
Does the PA-5220 support 100GbE QSFP28 interfaces?
Yes, it provides four 100GbE QSFP28 ports that also support 40GbE QSFP+ optics.
What PAN-OS versions are supported on the PA-5220?
The PA-5220 supports PAN-OS 8.1, 9.1, 10.1, 10.2, and 11.0.
Buying or selling PA-5220?
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-5220 Product Overview, checked 2026-10-27
- Palo Alto Networks PA-5220 Datasheet, checked 2026-10-27