paloalto PA Series PA-5440
The Palo Alto Networks PA-5440 is the premier fixed 2U datacenter firewall in the PA-5400 Series, delivering 115 Gbps of firewall throughput, 65 Gbps of threat prevention throughput, and 56 Gbps of IPsec VPN throughput. Equipped with four 100GbE QSFP28 ports and sixteen 10G/25G SFP28 interfaces, the PA-5440 handles extreme session setups and deep packet inspection for tier-1 service providers, sovereign clouds, and massive enterprise datacenters.
Specifications
| Brand | paloalto |
|---|---|
| Family | PA Series |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Released | Nov 2022 |
| Interfaces | 4x 40G/100G QSFP28, 16x 10G/25G SFP28, and 2x Gigabit copper ports |
| Firewall throughput | 115.0 Gbps App-ID firewall throughput |
| Threat prevention | 65.0 Gbps threat prevention throughput |
| Ipsec vpn | 56.0 Gbps IPsec VPN throughput |
| Concurrent sessions | Supports up to 20 million concurrent sessions and 650,000 new sessions per second |
| Power supplies | Dual redundant hot-swappable high-efficiency AC or DC power modules |
Generations
- Previous generation: paloalto PA Series PA-5280
- Next generation: paloalto PA Series PA-5450
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-5440.
- Compatibility Palo Alto Networks Compatibility Matrix
- Support Palo Alto Networks Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
What is the maximum throughput on the PA-5440?
It delivers 115 Gbps of firewall throughput and 65 Gbps of threat prevention throughput in 2U.
Does the PA-5440 support PAN-OS 11.x?
Yes, the PA-5440 supports PAN-OS 10.2 and 11.x releases.
Buying or selling PA-5440?
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-5440 Product Overview, checked 2026-10-27
- Palo Alto Networks PA-5440 Datasheet, checked 2026-10-27