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Primary Device

Palo Alto Networks PA-555-POE
Palo Alto Networks PA-555-POE
★ 3.1 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 7.5 Gbps (AppMix)
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 5.0 Gbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 4.5 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 448,000
  • New Sessions/sec: 90,000
  • Interfaces: 4x 1G RJ45, 4x 1G RJ45 PoE, 4x 1G/2.5G mGig PoE, 2x 1G SFP, 2x 10G SFP/SFP+
  • Form Factor: 1U Rack-mountable

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: ML-powered Precision AI security, high 330W PoE budget with 802.3bt (90W) support, fanless silent operation, and flexible 2.5G/10G connectivity.
  • ✘ Cons: High hardware and subscription costs, and some RJ45 ports are limited to 1G in an era where 2.5G/10G is becoming standard.
  • Est. Price: $12,000 - $18,000

Compare Against

Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine Pro Max
Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine Pro Max
★ 4.7 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 9.5 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 5 Gbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 3.1 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 500,000
  • New Sessions/sec: 25,000
  • Interfaces: (1) 2.5 GbE WAN, (1) 10G SFP+ WAN, (8) 1 GbE RJ45 LAN, (1) 10G SFP+ LAN
  • Form Factor: 1U Rackmount

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Industry-leading 5 Gbps IDS/IPS throughput for its price point; Dual 3.5" NVR bays with RAID support; 2.5 GbE and 10G SFP+ WAN options; Shadow Mode for high availability.
  • ✘ Cons: The 8-port integrated switch lacks PoE support; Most LAN ports are limited to 1 GbE throughput.
  • Est. Price: $599 - $649

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