paloalto PA Series PA-5430
The Palo Alto Networks PA-5430 is a 2U high-performance datacenter firewall delivering 93 Gbps of firewall throughput, 52 Gbps of threat prevention throughput, and 45 Gbps of IPsec VPN throughput. Featuring four 100GbE QSFP28 ports, sixteen 10G/25G SFP28 interfaces, and dual hot-swappable power supplies, the PA-5430 handles immense traffic volume and complex policy sets for large-scale enterprise private clouds, financial services, and healthcare backbones.
Specifications
| Brand | paloalto |
|---|---|
| Family | PA Series |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Released | Nov 2021 |
| Interfaces | 4x 40G/100G QSFP28, 16x 10G/25G SFP28, and 2x Gigabit copper ports |
| Firewall throughput | 93.0 Gbps App-ID firewall throughput |
| Threat prevention | 52.0 Gbps threat prevention throughput |
| Ipsec vpn | 45.0 Gbps IPsec VPN throughput |
| Concurrent sessions | Supports up to 15 million concurrent sessions and 500,000 new sessions per second |
| Power supplies | Dual redundant hot-swappable AC or DC power supplies |
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-5430.
- Compatibility Palo Alto Networks Compatibility Matrix
- Support Palo Alto Networks Support
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FAQ
What is the threat prevention throughput on the PA-5430?
It achieves 52.0 Gbps of full threat prevention throughput with App-ID and IPS active.
Can the 100GbE ports break out to 4x 25GbE?
Yes, breakout cables are supported in PAN-OS to multiply high-speed interface counts.
Buying or selling PA-5430?
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-5430 Product Overview, checked 2026-10-27
- Palo Alto Networks PA-5430 Datasheet, checked 2026-10-27