Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Model |
PA-820 |
| Product Description |
Security appliance |
| Ethernet Ports |
Gigabit Ethernet |
| Airflow |
Front to back |
| Form Factor |
1U, rack-mountable |
| Firewall Throughput |
2 Gbps |
| Threat Prevention Throughput |
1 Gbps |
| IPSec VPN Throughput |
1 Gbps |
| New Sessions per Second |
50,000 |
| Max Sessions |
250,000 |
| IPSec VPN Tunnels/Tunnel Interfaces |
1,000 |
| GlobalProtect (SSL VPN) Concurrent Users |
1,000 |
| SSL Inbound Certificates |
25 |
| Virtual Routers |
10 |
| Virtual Systems (Base/Max) |
1/6 |
| Security Zones |
40 |
| Max Number of Policies |
2,500 |
| Management Interface |
(1) 10/100/1000 out-of-band, (1) RJ-45 console port |
| Storage Capacity |
120GB SSD |
| Power Supply |
Single 250W AC |
| Max Power Consumption (Avg/Max) |
150W/200W |
| Dimensions |
1.75"H x 17"D x 17"W |
| Operating Temperature |
32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C) |
| Non-Operating Temperature |
-4° to 158° F (-20° to 70° C) |
PA-820 Overview
The Palo Alto Networks PA-820 firewall is a robust security appliance designed for businesses and data centers requiring high-performance network security. It features a compact 1U rack-mountable form factor with front to back airflow, ensuring optimal thermal management and efficiency. The PA-820 supports Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, enabling rapid data transfer across networks. It is equipped with Palo Alto Networks' PAN-OS, a security-specific operating system that classifies all traffic—including applications, threats, and content—and ties it to users for precise security policy enforcement. With a throughput of 2 Gbps for firewall operations and 1 Gbps for threat prevention, the PA-820 handles up to 50,000 new sessions per second and supports a maximum of 250,000 sessions. It includes robust features such as IPSec VPN support for secure remote access and GlobalProtect SSL VPN for up to 1,000 concurrent users. With extensive management interfaces and security capabilities, the PA-820 is ideal for environments requiring scalable and comprehensive network security solutions.