Palo Alto Networks PA-5220 Next-Generation Firewall

Brand: Palo Alto Networks | Category: Network Security

SKU: PA-5220 | Part #: PA-5220 | MPN: PA-5220

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Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), application visibility, SSL/TLS inspection, and threat prevention capabilities form the core security architecture of the Palo Alto Networks PA-5220 Next-Generation Firewall. This 2U rack-mounted appliance delivers enterprise-grade threat defense with a threat prevention throughput of 22 Gbps and SSL/TLS decryption throughput of 15 Gbps, enabling organizations to inspect encrypted traffic without sacrificing performance. The PA-5220 processes up to 120,000 new sessions per second and maintains a maximum session capacity of 4,000,000, supporting large-scale deployments with robust state management.

Built for network engineers and IT infrastructure teams requiring high-performance security, the PA-5220 combines application-layer visibility with firewall throughput of 36 Gbps when App-ID is enabled. The appliance provides extensive connectivity through 4 × 10GBase-T (RJ-45) ports, 16 × SFP+ (10 GbE) ports, and 4 × QSFP+ (40 GbE) ports, alongside out-of-band management and console interfaces. With support for up to 65,000 security rules and virtual system scaling from 1 to 25 instances, the PA-5220 offers granular policy enforcement and multi-tenant isolation. IPsec VPN throughput reaches 22 Gbps, and redundancy options include both Active/Active and Active/Passive high availability modes backed by dual redundant, hot-swappable AC power supplies. Operating within a 0°C to 40°C temperature range, the PA-5220 is engineered for stable performance in diverse data center environments.

Enterprise Deployment Use Cases

• Data center perimeter security with multi-gigabit threat inspection and encrypted traffic decryption
• Branch consolidation and IPsec VPN aggregation supporting remote site connectivity at scale
• Multi-tenant service provider environments leveraging virtual system segmentation (up to 25 instances)
• High-volume transaction processing environments requiring sub-millisecond session establishment (120,000 sessions/second)
• Compliance-driven deployments demanding detailed application visibility and SSL inspection across 65,000 policy rules

For detailed specifications, compatibility requirements, and licensing options for the PA-5220, contact Omnixon Global to request a quotation.