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🛡️ Palo Alto PA-5220 vs PA-5250 vs PA-5450

Palo Alto PA-5220 vs Palo Alto PA-5250 vs Palo Alto PA-5450 compared across 3 matched specifications — scores, the full spec table and a verdict.

Palo Alto Networks PA-5220 3U data centre NGFW appliance front view
Palo Alto PA-5220
Palo Alto
7.5
Overall Score
Strong fit for environments that have an existing investment in or skills bench for this vendor's ecosystem.
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Palo Alto Networks PA-5250 3U high-performance data centre NGFW front view
Palo Alto PA-5250
Palo Alto
7.5
Overall Score
Strong fit for environments that have an existing investment in or skills bench for this vendor's ecosystem.
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Palo Alto Networks PA-5450 5U high-performance data centre NGFW front view
Palo Alto PA-5450
Palo Alto
7.5
Overall Score
Strong fit for environments that have an existing investment in or skills bench for this vendor's ecosystem.
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Palo Alto PA-5220 vs PA-5250 vs PA-5450: performance overview

Scores based on quantifiable specification values (1-10 scale)

ThroughputIPS / SSL InspectionManageabilityEcosystemPrice-Performance
Palo Alto PA-5220
Palo Alto PA-5250
Palo Alto PA-5450
Throughput
Palo Alto PA-5220
7.5
Palo Alto PA-5250
7.5
Palo Alto PA-5450
7.5
IPS / SSL Inspection
Palo Alto PA-5220
7.5
Palo Alto PA-5250
7.5
Palo Alto PA-5450
7.5
Manageability
Palo Alto PA-5220
7.5
Palo Alto PA-5250
7.5
Palo Alto PA-5450
7.5
Ecosystem
Palo Alto PA-5220
7.5
Palo Alto PA-5250
7.5
Palo Alto PA-5450
7.5
Price-Performance
Palo Alto PA-5220
7.5
Palo Alto PA-5250
7.5
Palo Alto PA-5450
7.5

Detailed Specifications

Specification
Palo Alto PA-5220
Palo Alto
Palo Alto PA-5250
Palo Alto
Palo Alto PA-5450
Palo Alto
At a Glance
Brand & ModelPalo Alto Palo Alto PA-5220Palo Alto Palo Alto PA-5250Palo Alto Palo Alto PA-5450
TaglineEntry-Level PA-5200 Series — 15 Gbps NGFW for Data CentresMid-Tier PA-5200 — 35 Gbps NGFW for High-Traffic Data Centres200 Gbps Hyperscale NGFW — Modular 5U Data Centre Firewall
Highlights
Key Features15 Gbps firewall throughput (App-ID enabled) · 8.8 Gbps Threat Prevention throughput · 9.5 Gbps IPSec VPN throughput · 4,000,000 concurrent sessions35 Gbps firewall throughput (App-ID enabled) · 19 Gbps Threat Prevention throughput · 18.4 Gbps IPSec VPN throughput · 8,000,000 concurrent sessions200 Gbps firewall throughput (App-ID enabled) · 189 Gbps Threat Prevention throughput · 85 Gbps IPSec VPN throughput · 100,000,000 concurrent sessions
At a Glance
Brand & Model
Palo Alto PA-5220Palo Alto Palo Alto PA-5220
Palo Alto PA-5250Palo Alto Palo Alto PA-5250
Palo Alto PA-5450Palo Alto Palo Alto PA-5450
Tagline
Palo Alto PA-5220Entry-Level PA-5200 Series — 15 Gbps NGFW for Data Centres
Palo Alto PA-5250Mid-Tier PA-5200 — 35 Gbps NGFW for High-Traffic Data Centres
Palo Alto PA-5450200 Gbps Hyperscale NGFW — Modular 5U Data Centre Firewall
Highlights
Key Features
Palo Alto PA-522015 Gbps firewall throughput (App-ID enabled) · 8.8 Gbps Threat Prevention throughput · 9.5 Gbps IPSec VPN throughput · 4,000,000 concurrent sessions
Palo Alto PA-525035 Gbps firewall throughput (App-ID enabled) · 19 Gbps Threat Prevention throughput · 18.4 Gbps IPSec VPN throughput · 8,000,000 concurrent sessions
Palo Alto PA-5450200 Gbps firewall throughput (App-ID enabled) · 189 Gbps Threat Prevention throughput · 85 Gbps IPSec VPN throughput · 100,000,000 concurrent sessions
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Expert Analysis

AI-assisted analysis based on published specifications

Palo Alto PA-5220 vs PA-5250 vs PA-5450 — these platforms target similar requirements at this tier. Detailed selection depends on existing vendor estate, support / SLA preferences, and total cost of ownership over the platform lifecycle. Servnet provides vendor-neutral guidance — request a side-by-side scoped quote and we'll model your specific workloads against each option.

Palo Alto PA-5220
Strong fit for environments that have an existing investment in or skills bench for this vendor's ecosystem.
Palo Alto PA-5250
Strong fit for environments that have an existing investment in or skills bench for this vendor's ecosystem.
Palo Alto PA-5450
Strong fit for environments that have an existing investment in or skills bench for this vendor's ecosystem.

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