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Palo Alto Networks PA-5445
The Palo Alto Networks PA-5445 is a rackmount firewall that runs PAN-OS. Palo Alto Networks publishes a firewall throughput of 90 Gbps and a threat prevention throughput of 76 Gbps for it.
- Firewall throughput
- 90 Gbps
- Threat protection
- 76 Gbps
- IPsec VPN
- 64 Gbps
- Form
- Rackmount
Who it suits
As a rackmount unit it suits a head office, campus or data centre with a server rack. With protection switched on, plan for an internet line of no more than about two-thirds of the threat prevention throughput figure. For the PA-5445 that means a line of up to about 50 Gbps.
Palo Alto Networks PA-5445 specifications
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Firewall throughput | 90 Gbps |
| Threat Prevention throughput | 76 Gbps |
| IPsec VPN throughput | 64 Gbps |
| Maximum concurrent sessions | 48 million |
| New sessions per second | 449,000 |
| Hardware | |
| Form factor | Rackmount |
Specifications from Palo Alto Networks's published data, checked October 2026. See Palo Alto Networks'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 PA-5445
What internet speed can the PA-5445 handle?
Palo Alto Networks publishes a threat prevention throughput of 76 Gbps for the PA-5445. Leaving headroom for busy hours, that suits an internet line of up to about 50 Gbps with protection switched on. With inspection off, its firewall throughput is 90 Gbps.
How many connections can the PA-5445 handle?
Palo Alto Networks lists a maximum of 48 million concurrent sessions and 449,000 new sessions per second.
Does the PA-5445 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 Palo Alto Networks subscription, and so do firmware updates and support. We quote the firewall with the licence term you choose.
Do you supply the PA-5445 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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Palo Alto Networks PA-5430
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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.
- Rackmount
Fortinet FortiGate 3700F
Firewall 589 / 589 / 420 Gbps, threat protection 75 Gbps
- Rackmount
Sophos XGS 7500
Firewall 160 Gbps, threat protection 70 Gbps
- Rackmount
SonicWall NSsp 15700
Firewall 105 Gbps, threat protection 82 Gbps
- Rackmount
Juniper SRX4700
Firewall 1.4 Tbps, threat protection 100 Gbps (NGFW)