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Palo Alto Networks PA-3250 2U enterprise NGFW appliance front view
Palo Alto PAN-PA-3250
5G bps
Firewall throughput
2.5G bps
Threat Prevention
2M Sess
Max sessions
58K /sec
New connections
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Key Specifications
Part NumberPAN-PA-3250
Form Factor2U rackmount (17.34" W × 20.53" D × 3.5" H)
Firewall Throughput5 Gbps (App-ID enabled, appmix)
Threat Prevention2.5 Gbps (appmix)
IPSec VPN Throughput2.6 Gbps
Max Concurrent Sessions2,000,000
New Sessions/sec58,000
Network Interfaces12 × GE RJ45 + 8 × 1G/10G SFP/SFP+
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Palo AltoSKU: PAN-PA-3250

Palo Alto Networks PA-3250 Next-Generation Firewall (PAN-PA-3250)

Mid-Tier PA-3200 Enterprise NGFW — 5 Gbps NGFW, 2M Sessions

The Palo Alto PA-3250 delivers 5 Gbps ML-Powered NGFW throughput with 2.5 Gbps Threat Prevention and 2,000,000 concurrent sessions — ideal for larger enterprise gateways requiring higher capacity than the PA-3220.

  • 5 Gbps firewall throughput (App-ID enabled)
  • 2.5 Gbps Threat Prevention throughput
  • 2.6 Gbps IPSec VPN throughput
  • 2,000,000 concurrent sessions
  • 12 × GE RJ45 + 8 × 1G/10G SFP/SFP+
  • 2U rackmount with dual redundant PSU
  • ML-Powered NGFW with WildFire

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Key Features

Everything you need in one device

25% More Throughput vs PA-3220

5 Gbps vs 4 Gbps firewall throughput — the PA-3250 handles larger enterprise gateway deployments with headroom for traffic growth and full SSL/TLS decryption.

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ML-Powered NGFW

Inline machine learning in the firewall core prevents zero-day threats in real time, complemented by WildFire cloud sandbox analysis for unknown file types.

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2M Session Capacity

Double the concurrent sessions of the PA-3220 — the PA-3250 comfortably handles large enterprise environments with many simultaneous users and applications.

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High Port Density

12 × GE RJ45 + 8 × 1G/10G SFP/SFP+ in the same 2U chassis as the PA-3220 — identical hardware platform making the PA-3250 a licence-key upgrade with zero cabling changes.

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VPN Capacity

2.6 Gbps IPSec VPN with support for 2,048 site-to-site tunnels — enabling the PA-3250 to function as a high-capacity VPN concentrator.

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Comprehensive Threat Prevention

IPS, anti-malware, DNS Security, URL Filtering, and WildFire — running simultaneously in a single hardware-accelerated pass for maximum performance.

About the Palo Alto PA-3250

The Palo Alto PA-3250 (PAN-PA-3250) is the mid-tier model in the PA-3200 Series, delivering 5 Gbps of ML-Powered NGFW throughput and 2.5 Gbps of Threat Prevention with 2,000,000 concurrent sessions. It uses the same physical hardware platform as the PA-3220, making it an attractive upgrade for organisations that have outgrown the PA-3220's capacity without requiring hardware or cabling changes.

The PA-3250 is ideal for large enterprise internet gateways handling thousands of concurrent users, or for organisations requiring higher session capacity for long-lived connections. Sharing the same physical chassis as the PA-3220 (12 × GE RJ45 + 8 × 1G/10G SFP/SFP+), the PA-3250 can often be treated as a licence-based performance upgrade. Its dedicated networking, security, and management processing planes maintain consistent performance even when running full SSL/TLS decryption alongside IPS, URL filtering, and WildFire analysis.

Technical Specifications

Part NumberPAN-PA-3250
Form Factor2U rackmount (17.34" W × 20.53" D × 3.5" H)
Firewall Throughput5 Gbps (App-ID enabled, appmix)
Threat Prevention2.5 Gbps (appmix)
IPSec VPN Throughput2.6 Gbps
Max Concurrent Sessions2,000,000
New Sessions/sec58,000
Network Interfaces12 × GE RJ45 + 8 × 1G/10G SFP/SFP+
Storage240 GB SSD
Power Supply650W AC (2, redundant)
HA SupportActive/Passive, Active/Active
PAN-OSPAN-OS 11.x
StatusEnd-of-Sale (active support)
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Use Cases

Ideal for a wide range of deployments

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Large Enterprise Gateway

5 Gbps throughput and 2M sessions handles internet gateways for large enterprises of 2,000+ concurrent users.

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PA-3220 Upgrade

Identical hardware platform to the PA-3220 means the PA-3250 is a direct, zero-downtime performance upgrade via licence key.

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VPN Concentrator

2.6 Gbps IPSec and 2,048 tunnel support enables dense site-to-site VPN architectures across a large distributed organisation.

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Hybrid Cloud Border

Secures and inspects traffic flows between on-premises data centres and hybrid cloud workloads at 5 Gbps.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is the PA-3250 the same hardware as the PA-3220?

Yes. The PA-3220 and PA-3250 share the same physical chassis. The performance difference is achieved through software/licence. This means a PA-3220 can potentially be upgraded to PA-3250 performance via Palo Alto's upgrade process.

Q. Can I buy the PA-3250 from Servnet?

Yes. Contact sales@servnetuk.com for PA-3250 hardware, subscription bundles, and support pricing.

Why Servnet

Why buy from Servnet?

Trusted UK IT partner since 2003 — supplying businesses of all sizes with genuine, competitively priced technology.

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UK Partner

Servnet is an IT partner with direct access to leading product lines at competitive pricing.

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Expert Pre-Sales Advice

Our engineers will help you select the right product and advise on compatibility with your existing infrastructure.

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Fast UK Delivery

Most products ship from UK stock. Express delivery available for urgent deployments.

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Genuine, Warranted Kit

All products are genuine, brand-new, with full manufacturer warranty and RMA support.

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Configuration Services

We can pre-configure your hardware before shipping — reducing on-site deployment time and cost.

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Expert UK Support

Post-sale support from our certified UK engineers (Mon–Fri 09:00–17:30). We're here if anything goes wrong.

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