Palo Alto Networks PA-1420 Next-Generation Firewall - 1U Rack-mountable - 2.5/5/10GbE - Front-to-Back Airflow PAN-PA-1420

With a firewall throughput of 10 Gbps, the Palo Alto Networks PA-1420 delivers high-performance security for distributed enterprise branches and midsize businesses. This 1U rack-mountable appliance combines hardware-accelerated threat prevention with a rich set of next-generation security services to protect your network without compromising speed.

Overview

The PA-1420 is a next-generation firewall (NGFW) built for wired networks. It supports 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, and 10 Gigabit Ethernet data link protocols, providing flexible connectivity for modern high-speed environments. The front-to-back airflow design ensures efficient cooling in standard rack deployments.

What stands out

• 10 Gbps firewall throughput and 2.4 Gbps threat prevention throughput for real-time protection.
• 8 x 10/100/1000/2500/5000/10000BASE-T RJ-45 ports and 8 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports for versatile connectivity.
• Supports up to 2,000,000 concurrent sessions and 100,000 new sessions per second.
• Integrated security features: App-ID, User-ID, WildFire, GlobalProtect VPN, URL filtering, and threat prevention.
• Optional redundant power supplies for high availability.

Technical details

• Device Type: Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable - 1U
• Connectivity Technology: Wired
• Data Link Protocol: 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet
• Firewall Throughput: 10 Gbps
• Threat Prevention Throughput: 2.4 Gbps
• IPsec VPN Throughput: 4.5 Gbps
• Max Sessions: 2,000,000
• New Sessions per Second: 100,000
• Network Interfaces: 8 x 10/100/1000/2500/5000/10000BASE-T (RJ-45), 8 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+
• Management Ports: 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) Management, 1 x Console (RJ-45), 1 x USB
• Airflow: Front-to-back
• Processor: Multi-core security processor
• RAM: 32 GB
• Storage: 240 GB SSD
• Power Supply: AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
• Max Power Consumption: 150 W
• Redundancy: Optional redundant power supplies
• Key Features: App-ID, User-ID, WildFire, GlobalProtect VPN, URL Filtering, Threat Prevention
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Our verdict

The PA-1420 offers enterprise-grade security with impressive throughput and scalability, making it a solid choice for organizations that need robust protection without sacrificing performance.