The PA-505 gives IT teams a practical balance of performance, security, and manageability. It is designed for environments that need trusted Palo Alto Networks NGFW protection in a smaller footprint without sacrificing core inspection capabilities.
Reliable Next-Generation Firewall Performance
With 1.2 Gbps firewall throughput and 0.8 Gbps threat prevention throughput, the PA-505 supports secure branch connectivity while inspecting application traffic, threats, and content. It also supports up to 64,000 concurrent sessions and 10,000 new sessions per second, making it a strong fit for small offices and distributed sites.
Precision AI and Inline Threat Prevention
The PA-505 uses Palo Alto Networks Precision AI and machine learning-powered protection to help detect and stop evasive threats in real time. PAN-OS classifies traffic by application, user, and content, allowing security policies to be more accurate than traditional port-based controls.
Flexible Connectivity for Branch Networks
Equipped with 7 x 1G RJ45 interfaces, the PA-505 provides practical port density for edge firewalls, branch routing, and segmented network designs. It also includes an out-of-band management port, USB ports, and an RJ45 console port for administration and setup.
Quiet, Efficient, and Rack-Mount Ready
The PA-505 uses passive cooling, making it suitable for noise-sensitive offices, retail counters, and compact IT closets. It consumes up to 23W of power and can be deployed on a desktop or installed in a compatible 1RU rack mount kit for cleaner infrastructure builds.
High Availability and Simplified Management
For resilient deployments, the PA-500 Series supports high availability in active/active and active/passive modes. It can also be managed through Strata Cloud Manager, giving teams centralized visibility, policy control, and operational consistency across firewall environments.
