paloalto PA Series PA-820
The Palo Alto Networks PA-820 is a 1U enterprise next-generation firewall engineered for corporate campus distribution and regional office perimeters. Providing four 1GbE SFP optical ports and four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports, the PA-820 delivers 1.7 Gbps of firewall throughput, 780 Mbps of threat prevention throughput, and 1.2 Gbps of IPsec VPN throughput. Traded widely on secondary broker markets, the PA-820 offers reliable enterprise perimeter security, PAN-OS stability, and flexible optical media termination.
Specifications
| Brand | paloalto |
|---|---|
| Family | PA Series |
| Form factor | 1U rack |
| Released | Feb 2017 |
| End of sale | Apr 2024 |
| End of support | Apr 2029 |
| Interfaces | 4x 1GbE SFP optical ports and 4x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports |
| Firewall throughput | 1.7 Gbps App-ID firewall throughput |
| Threat prevention | 780 Mbps threat prevention throughput |
| Ipsec vpn | 1.2 Gbps IPsec VPN throughput |
| Power supply | Single internal power supply with optional external redundant power unit |
Generations
- Previous generation: paloalto PA Series PA-500
- Next generation: paloalto PA Series PA-1410
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-820.
- Compatibility Palo Alto Networks Compatibility Matrix
- Support Palo Alto Networks Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
Does the PA-820 support 10GbE ports?
No, the PA-820 supports 1GbE SFP ports; 10GbE SFP+ optical ports were introduced on the PA-850.
What PAN-OS versions does the PA-820 run?
The PA-820 supports PAN-OS 8.1, 9.1, 10.1, and 10.2.
Buying or selling PA-820?
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-820 Product Overview, checked 2026-10-27
- Palo Alto Networks PA-820 Datasheet, checked 2026-10-27