paloalto PA Series PA-5280
The Palo Alto Networks PA-5280 is a 3U datacenter firewall delivering 64 Gbps of firewall throughput, 31 Gbps of threat prevention throughput, and 24 Gbps of IPsec VPN throughput with an expanded session table supporting up to 64 million concurrent sessions. Designed specifically for telecom service providers, massive mobile subscriber networks, and hyperscale cloud providers, the PA-5280 handles extreme connection counts without state exhaustion, maintaining strong liquidity in secondary telecom equipment markets.
Specifications
| Brand | paloalto |
|---|---|
| Family | PA Series |
| Form factor | 3U rack |
| Released | Feb 2018 |
| 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 64 million concurrent sessions and 425,000 new sessions per second |
| Power supplies | Dual redundant hot-swappable AC or DC power modules |
Generations
- Previous generation: paloalto PA Series PA-5260
- Next generation: paloalto PA Series PA-5440
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-5280.
- Compatibility Palo Alto Networks Compatibility Matrix
- Support Palo Alto Networks Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
What differentiates the PA-5280 from the PA-5260?
The PA-5280 doubles the concurrent session table capacity to 64 million sessions for carrier environments.
Does the PA-5280 support carrier-grade NAT?
Yes, PAN-OS on the PA-5280 provides high-scale Carrier-Grade NAT (CGNAT) and subscriber tracking.
Buying or selling PA-5280?
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-5280 Product Overview, checked 2026-10-27
- Palo Alto Networks PA-5280 Datasheet, checked 2026-10-27