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The Palo Alto Networks PA-5250 is a 3U datacenter next-generation firewall delivering 38 Gbps of firewall throughput, 19 Gbps of threat prevention throughput, and 16 Gbps of IPsec VPN throughput. Featuring four 40G/100G QSFP28 ports, sixteen 10GbE SFP+ ports, and four Gigabit copper interfaces powered by high-capacity multi-core security processors, the PA-5250 handles dense multi-tenant virtualization and high-velocity cloud interconnects. It maintains strong resale value across secondary enterprise equipment channels.

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Specifications

Brandpaloalto
FamilyPA Series
Form factor3U rack
ReleasedFeb 2017
Interfaces4x 40G/100G QSFP28, 16x 10GbE SFP+, and 4x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports
Firewall throughput38.0 Gbps App-ID firewall throughput
Threat prevention19.0 Gbps threat prevention throughput
Ipsec vpn16.0 Gbps IPsec VPN throughput
Concurrent sessionsSupports up to 8 million concurrent sessions and 295,000 new sessions per second
Cooling and powerDual hot-swappable AC or DC power supplies and hot-swappable fan trays

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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-5250.

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FAQ

What is the concurrent session scale on the PA-5250?

It supports up to 8 million concurrent sessions, double the capacity of the PA-5220.

Can the 100GbE ports operate with 40GbE transceivers?

Yes, all four QSFP28 ports auto-negotiate to 40GbE when populated with QSFP+ optics.

Buying or selling PA-5250?

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.

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