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Rack-mountable, 8 x 1G RJ45, 1.8 Gbps FW, 1.2 Gbps Threat Prevention, 0.8 Gbps VPN, 98K Sessions, Passive Cooling, Precision AI Security
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[properties]
| Model |
PA-510 |
| Product Type |
Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW |
| Series |
PA-500 Series |
| Data Ports |
8 × 1G RJ45 |
| Management & Console |
1 × 10/100/1000 OOB Mgmt RJ45; 2 × USB; 1 × RJ45 console; 1 × Micro-USB console |
| Storage |
128 GB |
| Firewall Throughput (Appmix |
1.8 Gbps |
| Threat Prevention Throughput (Appmix |
1.2 Gbps |
| IPsec VPN Throughput |
0.8 Gbps |
| Max Concurrent Sessions |
98,000 |
| New Sessions per Second |
15,000 |
| Power (Max |
34.3 W |
| Input Power |
100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz |
| Max Current |
2.5 A @ 12 VDC |
| Cooling |
Passive |
| Dimensions (H × D × W |
1.74 in × 8.83 in × 8.07 in (43.9 mm × 224 mm × 205 mm |
| Weight |
5.0 lb (as shipped 7.8 lb |
| Operating Temperature |
32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C |
| Non-operating Temperature |
−4 °F to 158 °F (−20 °C to 70 °C |
| Max Heat Output |
117 BTU/hr |
| EMI / Safety |
FCC Class B, CE Class B, VCCI Class B; cTUVus, CB |
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[specifications]
| Routing & Multicast |
OSPFv2/v3, MP-BGP, RIP, static; PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, IGMPv2/v3 |
| Interface Modes |
L2, L3, tap, virtual wire |
| IPv6 Features |
Dual-stack & IPv6-only; IPv6 geolocation; NAT64; NPTv6; OSPFv3; MP-BGP; DHCPv6 PD; SLAAC server |
| VPN / Crypto |
IPsec and SSL VPN; IKEv1/v2; Encryption 3DES, AES-128/192/256; Auth MD5, SHA-1/256/384/512 |
| SD-WAN |
Path quality measurement (jitter, loss, latency and bandwidth monitoring; multi-VR/LR; Prisma Access Hub; ADEM support |
| VLANs / LAG |
802.1Q VLANs (4094 per device / per interface; 802.3ad aggregates and LACP |
| Management |
Strata Cloud Manager |
| Storage Type |
SSD |
| Power Efficiency |
AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz; Max 34.3 W; Passive cooling |
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[accesories]
| Optional – Power |
PAN-PWR-50W-AC (50 W spare power adapter |
| Optional – Rack |
PAN-PA-400-RACKTRAY (1RU 4-post rack for two PA-510 and four power adapters |
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AI-Driven Protection for Modern Branch Networks
The Palo Alto Networks PA-510 is a compact, high-performance next-generation firewall (NGFW engineered for enterprise branches and small offices seeking powerful protection without complexity. Powered by Precision AI® and PAN-OS®, it delivers real-time threat prevention, intelligent application control, and seamless cloud-based management via Strata™ Cloud Manager. Designed for zero-touch deployment and consistent visibility, it provides robust security while maintaining predictable throughput and low latency for critical business operations.
Key Benefits & Features
Built on Palo Alto’s award-winning Strata platform, the PA-510 brings advanced security features to smaller network environments—combining AI-based prevention, encrypted traffic inspection, and unified management in a 1U rack-mountable form factor.
AI-Powered Threat Detection
Inline machine learning powered by Precision AI enables the PA-510 to detect and stop zero-day malware, phishing, and ransomware before they cause harm. The device provides 1.2 Gbps threat prevention throughput even with all security services active, ensuring enterprise-grade protection at the branch level.
Seamless Cloud Management
Manage and monitor all deployments from a single pane of glass using Strata Cloud Manager. This AI-powered console provides unified visibility across users, devices, and applications—reducing configuration time and eliminating redundant security policies.
High Availability and Zero Touch Provisioning
The PA-510 supports both active/active and active/passive HA modes to ensure business continuity. Deployment is simplified with Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP, allowing rapid rollout across distributed sites without on-site IT intervention.
Robust Encryption and VPN Capabilities
Featuring 0.8 Gbps IPsec VPN throughput, the PA-510 enables secure remote access for distributed teams. It supports IKEv1 / IKEv2, AES-256, and TLS encryption with integrated GlobalProtect® gateways for seamless user authentication and traffic inspection.
Silent and Efficient Operation
Designed for office environments, the PA-510 offers passive cooling and consumes only 34.3 W of power. Its fanless architecture ensures silent performance and reduced maintenance while maintaining full throughput.
Ideal Use Cases
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Branch and retail offices needing high-throughput, always-on protection with minimal IT overhead.
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Midsize enterprises requiring advanced user and application-aware firewalling.
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Remote and distributed networks implementing Zero Trust and hybrid workforce security.
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Organizations adopting SD-WAN looking for integrated, secure connectivity with AI-assisted management.
Technical Specifications
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Firewall Throughput (AppMix: 1.8 Gbps
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Threat Prevention Throughput: 1.2 Gbps
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IPsec VPN Throughput: 0.8 Gbps
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Max Concurrent Sessions: 98,000
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New Sessions per Second: 15,000
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Interfaces: 8 × 1G RJ45, 1 × Mgmt RJ45, 2 × USB, 1 × Console, 1 × Micro USB
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Storage: 128 GB SSD
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Power Consumption: 34.3 W (max
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Cooling: Passive (fanless
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Dimensions (H × W × D: 1.74″ × 8.07″ × 8.83″ (43.9 mm × 205 mm × 224 mm
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Weight: 5 lbs (2.3 kg
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Certifications: FCC Class B, CE Class B, VCCI Class B, cTUVus
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Operating Temperature: 32°F – 104°F (0°C – 40°C
Secure Your Edge with Confidence
Empower your branch and edge networks with the Palo Alto Networks PA-510—a silent, cloud-managed, AI-powered firewall that brings enterprise-grade protection to any location.
