paloalto PA Series PA-5260
The Palo Alto Networks PA-5260 is a 3U high-performance datacenter firewall delivering 64 Gbps of firewall throughput, 31 Gbps of threat prevention throughput, and 24 Gbps of IPsec VPN throughput. Equipped with four 40G/100G QSFP28 ports and sixteen 10GbE SFP+ slots powered by dedicated control and data planes, the PA-5260 delivers carrier-grade throughput and massive SSL inspection headroom. Traded as an anchor asset on secondary broker desks, the PA-5260 provides immense security processing power.
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 | 64.0 Gbps App-ID firewall throughput |
| Threat prevention | 31.0 Gbps threat prevention throughput |
| Ipsec vpn | 24.0 Gbps IPsec VPN throughput |
| Concurrent sessions | Supports up to 32 million concurrent sessions and 425,000 new sessions per second |
| Power supplies | Dual redundant hot-swappable AC or DC power supplies |
Generations
- Previous generation: paloalto PA Series PA-5060
- Next generation: paloalto PA Series PA-5430
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-5260.
- Compatibility Palo Alto Networks Compatibility Matrix
- Support Palo Alto Networks Support
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FAQ
What is the threat prevention throughput of the PA-5260?
It delivers up to 31.0 Gbps of threat prevention throughput with App-ID and IPS active.
How many concurrent sessions does the PA-5260 support?
It supports up to 32 million concurrent sessions, suitable for large service providers.
Buying or selling PA-5260?
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Sources
- Palo Alto Networks PA-5260 Product Overview, checked 2026-10-27
- Palo Alto Networks PA-5260 Datasheet, checked 2026-10-27