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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

Fortinet FortiGate 120G
Fortinet FortiGate 120G
★ 4.4 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 39 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 2.8 Gbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 35 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 3,000,000
  • New Sessions/sec: 140,000
  • Interfaces: 18x GE RJ45 (incl. MGMT/HA), 8x GE SFP, 4x 10GE SFP+
  • Form Factor: 1RU Rack Mount

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Exceptional throughput powered by the new FortiSP5 ASIC; High-density 10GE connectivity for a mid-range appliance; Dual redundant power supplies included; Integrated SD-WAN and ZTNA support.
  • ✘ Cons: High cost of mandatory security subscriptions; FortiOS can have a steep learning curve; Support and licensing can be expensive compared to lower-tier brands.
  • Est. Price: $2,900 - $3,960

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