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Palo Alto Networks PA-5450 5U high-performance data centre NGFW front view
Palo Alto PAN-PA-5450
200G bps
Firewall throughput
189G bps
Threat Prevention
100M Sess
Max sessions
3.6M /sec
New connections
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Key Specifications
Part NumberPAN-PA-5450
Form Factor5U rackmount (17.38" W × 30.25" D × 8.75" H)
Firewall Throughput200 Gbps (App-ID enabled, appmix)
Threat Prevention189 Gbps (appmix)
IPSec VPN Throughput85 Gbps
Max Concurrent Sessions100,000,000
New Sessions/sec3,600,000
Interface OptionsUp to 8 × 25G/10G + 24 × 1G/10G SFP/SFP+ + 4 × 40G/100G QSFP28
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Palo AltoSKU: PAN-PA-5450

Palo Alto Networks PA-5450 Next-Generation Firewall (PAN-PA-5450)

200 Gbps Hyperscale NGFW — Modular 5U Data Centre Firewall

The Palo Alto PA-5450 delivers 200 Gbps ML-Powered NGFW throughput with 189 Gbps Threat Prevention and 100M sessions in a modular 5U chassis — built for the most demanding hyperscale data centre environments.

  • 200 Gbps firewall throughput (App-ID enabled)
  • 189 Gbps Threat Prevention throughput
  • 85 Gbps IPSec VPN throughput
  • 100,000,000 concurrent sessions
  • 3.6M new connections per second
  • Modular design: up to 8 × 25G/10G + 24 × 10G + 4 × 100G
  • 5U rackmount with hot-swappable fans and redundant PSU

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Key Features

Everything you need in one device

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200 Gbps NGFW Performance

200 Gbps of App-ID-enabled firewall throughput with 189 Gbps Threat Prevention — Palo Alto's highest single-chassis NGFW performance for hyperscale data centre edge and core deployments.

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Modular Architecture

The PA-5450's modular design accommodates up to 6 line cards in a 5U chassis — providing flexibility to scale interfaces (25G, 10G, 100G) based on deployment requirements.

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100M Session Capacity

100,000,000 concurrent sessions and 3.6M new connections per second make the PA-5450 suitable for service provider and hyperscale enterprise environments.

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High-Throughput IPSec VPN

85 Gbps IPSec VPN throughput enables the PA-5450 to function as a high-capacity inter-DC VPN gateway or cloud interconnect termination point.

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Hot-Swappable Components

Hot-swappable fans and modular power supplies ensure the PA-5450 can be serviced without taking it offline — critical for mission-critical data centre deployments.

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ML-Powered at Hyperscale

Inline ML threat prevention operates at the full 200 Gbps throughput — ensuring no throughput penalty for enabling advanced threat prevention features.

About the Palo Alto PA-5450

The Palo Alto PA-5450 (PAN-PA-5450) is a hyperscale next-generation firewall delivering 200 Gbps of ML-Powered NGFW throughput with 189 Gbps of Threat Prevention in a modular 5U chassis. It represents Palo Alto's highest-performance single-chassis firewall — designed for hyperscale data centre internet edges, large service providers, and massive enterprise environments.

The PA-5450 features a modular architecture with up to 6 line card slots in a 5U chassis, supporting a mix of 25G SFP28, 10G SFP+, and 100G QSFP28 interfaces based on deployment requirements. Hot-swappable fans and redundant power supplies ensure continuous operation in mission-critical environments.

With 100,000,000 concurrent sessions and 3.6M new connections per second, the PA-5450 handles traffic volumes far beyond traditional appliances — making it suitable for large-scale NAT, multi-tenant environments, and hyperscale east-west traffic inspection within large data centres.

Technical Specifications

Part NumberPAN-PA-5450
Form Factor5U rackmount (17.38" W × 30.25" D × 8.75" H)
Firewall Throughput200 Gbps (App-ID enabled, appmix)
Threat Prevention189 Gbps (appmix)
IPSec VPN Throughput85 Gbps
Max Concurrent Sessions100,000,000
New Sessions/sec3,600,000
Interface OptionsUp to 8 × 25G/10G + 24 × 1G/10G SFP/SFP+ + 4 × 40G/100G QSFP28
Management I/O1 × 1G SFP out-of-band mgmt + 2 × 1G SFP HA + 1 × 40G QSFP+ HA
StorageSystem: 480 GB SSD RAID1 | Log: 4 TB SSD (optional)
Power Supply2200W AC or DC (2, redundant, expandable to 4)
Hot-Swap FansYes
HA SupportActive/Passive, Active/Active
PAN-OSPAN-OS 11.x (ML-Powered)
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Use Cases

Ideal for a wide range of deployments

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Hyperscale DC Internet Edge

200 Gbps with 189 Gbps Threat Prevention handles the largest enterprise data centre internet gateways at near-100G line rates.

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Cloud Service Provider

PA-5450 scale (100M sessions, 3.6M new sessions/sec) matches cloud provider workloads — securing multi-tenant environments at scale.

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East-West Traffic Inspection

Deployed as a high-throughput internal segmentation firewall for hyperscale data centre east-west traffic inspection and zero-trust enforcement.

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Inter-DC VPN Gateway

85 Gbps IPSec VPN enables high-speed encrypted connectivity between data centre locations or to cloud providers.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How is the PA-5450 different from the PA-5200 Series?

The PA-5450 delivers 200 Gbps (vs max 55 Gbps on PA-5280), supports 100M sessions (vs 64M), and uses a modular design with hot-swappable components — targeting hyperscale deployments beyond what fixed-configuration 3U appliances can handle.

Q. Can I buy the PA-5450 from Servnet?

Yes. Contact sales@servnetuk.com for PA-5450 hardware, line cards, power supplies, and subscription bundles.

Why Servnet

Why buy from Servnet?

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

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Authorised UK Reseller

Servnet is an authorised IT reseller 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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24/7 Support

Post-sale support from our certified engineers. We're here if anything goes wrong.

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