Juniper · Data-centre SRX
Juniper SRX5600
The Juniper SRX5600 is a modular chassis firewall that runs Junos OS. Juniper publishes a firewall throughput of 960 Gbps and an IPS throughput of 460 Gbps for it.
- Firewall throughput
- 960 Gbps
- Threat protection
- 460 Gbps (IPS)
- IPsec VPN
- 120 Gbps
- Form
- Chassis
Who it suits
It is a modular system for data centres and service providers. Capacity is added by fitting more cards, so it is specified with the manufacturer's help.
Juniper SRX5600 specifications
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Firewall throughput | 960 Gbps |
| Firewall throughput (IMIX) | 480 Gbps |
| IPS throughput | 460 Gbps |
| IPsec VPN throughput | 120 Gbps |
| Maximum concurrent sessions | 182 million |
| New sessions per second | 2 million |
| Hardware | |
| Form factor | Modular chassis |
| Ports | Modular: 1GbE, 10GbE, 40GbE and 100GbE interface cards |
Modular chassis: performance depends on the cards fitted. Figures are from Juniper's SRX performance matrix.
Specifications from Juniper's published data, checked October 2026. See Juniper's firewall pages. Throughput figures are each manufacturer's own published numbers. Manufacturers test in different ways, so compare across brands with care. Confirm details before ordering.
What we do with it
- Supply
Firewall supply and installation
The right-sized firewall from any of the five brands, with its licence, installed and configured at your site.
- Audit
Firewall configuration and audit
A review of your rules, firmware, admin access and VPNs, with the weak points fixed and written down.
- Renewal
Firewall licence renewal
Renewals for FortiGuard, Sophos, Palo Alto Networks, SonicWall and Juniper subscriptions, quoted from your serial number.
- Migrate
Firewall migration
Move from an old firewall to a new one, same brand or another, with the rules and VPNs carried over.
Questions about the SRX5600
What ports does the SRX5600 have?
Modular: 1GbE, 10GbE, 40GbE and 100GbE interface cards.
How many connections can the SRX5600 handle?
Juniper lists a maximum of 182 million concurrent sessions and 2 million new sessions per second.
Does the SRX5600 need a licence?
The hardware works as a basic firewall on its own. Protection features such as intrusion prevention, web filtering and anti-malware need an active Juniper subscription, and so do firmware updates and support. We quote the firewall with the licence term you choose.
Do you supply the SRX5600 with installation?
Yes. We supply it with its licence registered, install and configure it at your site, and hand over the logins and documentation. Ask for a quote on this page.
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Closest models from other brands
Throughput figures are each manufacturer's own published numbers. Manufacturers test in different ways, so compare across brands with care.
- Chassis
Fortinet FortiGate 7121F
Firewall 1.89 / 1.88 / 1.129 Tbps, threat protection 520 Gbps
- Rackmount
Sophos XGS 8500
Firewall 190 Gbps, threat protection 92.5 Gbps
- Chassis
Palo Alto Networks PA-5450
Firewall 200 Gbps, threat protection 189 Gbps
- Rackmount
SonicWall NSsp 15700
Firewall 105 Gbps, threat protection 82 Gbps