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Palo Alto Networks PA-5560
The Palo Alto Networks PA-5560 is a rackmount firewall that runs PAN-OS. Palo Alto Networks publishes a firewall throughput of 240 Gbps and a threat prevention throughput of 180 Gbps for it.
- Firewall throughput
- 240 Gbps
- Threat protection
- 180 Gbps
- IPsec VPN
- 125 Gbps
- Form
- Rackmount
Who it suits
As a rackmount unit it suits a head office, campus or data centre with a server rack. With protection switched on, plan for an internet line of no more than about two-thirds of the threat prevention throughput figure. For the PA-5560 that means a line of up to about 120 Gbps.
Palo Alto Networks PA-5560 specifications
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Firewall throughput | 240 Gbps |
| Threat Prevention throughput | 180 Gbps |
| IPsec VPN throughput | 125 Gbps |
| Maximum concurrent sessions | 74 million |
| New sessions per second | 2.5 million |
| Hardware | |
| Form factor | Rackmount |
| Ports | Up to 8 x 100M/1G/10G copper, up to 24 x 1G/10G SFP/SFP+, up to 4 x 40G/100G QSFP28 |
Specifications from Palo Alto Networks's published data, checked October 2026. See Palo Alto Networks's firewall pages. Throughput figures are each manufacturer's own published numbers. Manufacturers test in different ways, so compare across brands with care. Confirm details before ordering.
What we do with it
- Supply
Firewall supply and installation
The right-sized firewall from any of the five brands, with its licence, installed and configured at your site.
- Audit
Firewall configuration and audit
A review of your rules, firmware, admin access and VPNs, with the weak points fixed and written down.
- Renewal
Firewall licence renewal
Renewals for FortiGuard, Sophos, Palo Alto Networks, SonicWall and Juniper subscriptions, quoted from your serial number.
- Migrate
Firewall migration
Move from an old firewall to a new one, same brand or another, with the rules and VPNs carried over.
Questions about the PA-5560
What internet speed can the PA-5560 handle?
Palo Alto Networks publishes a threat prevention throughput of 180 Gbps for the PA-5560. Leaving headroom for busy hours, that suits an internet line of up to about 120 Gbps with protection switched on. With inspection off, its firewall throughput is 240 Gbps.
What ports does the PA-5560 have?
Up to 8 x 100M/1G/10G copper, up to 24 x 1G/10G SFP/SFP+, up to 4 x 40G/100G QSFP28.
How many connections can the PA-5560 handle?
Palo Alto Networks lists a maximum of 74 million concurrent sessions and 2.5 million new sessions per second.
Does the PA-5560 need a licence?
The hardware works as a basic firewall on its own. Protection features such as intrusion prevention, web filtering and anti-malware need an active Palo Alto Networks subscription, and so do firmware updates and support. We quote the firewall with the licence term you choose.
Do you supply the PA-5560 with installation?
Yes. We supply it with its licence registered, install and configure it at your site, and hand over the logins and documentation. Ask for a quote on this page.
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Palo Alto Networks PA-5580
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Closest models from other brands
Throughput figures are each manufacturer's own published numbers. Manufacturers test in different ways, so compare across brands with care.
- Rackmount
Fortinet FortiGate 3800G
Firewall 795 / 793 / 453 Gbps, threat protection 200 Gbps
- Rackmount
Sophos XGS 8500
Firewall 190 Gbps, threat protection 92.5 Gbps
- Rackmount
SonicWall NSsp 15700
Firewall 105 Gbps, threat protection 82 Gbps
- Rackmount
Juniper SRX4700
Firewall 1.4 Tbps, threat protection 100 Gbps (NGFW)