PA-440 – Next-Gen Security for Agile Businesses
The Palo Alto Networks PA-440 Next-Generation Firewall delivers enterprise-grade protection tailored for small-to-midsize businesses (SMBs) and distributed branch offices. Built to secure hybrid work environments, the PA-440 combines advanced threat prevention, seamless SD-WAN integration, and cloud-managed security into a compact, cost-effective appliance. Ideal for retail, healthcare, and remote offices, it simplifies compliance while safeguarding against modern threats like ransomware, zero-day exploits, and IoT vulnerabilities.
Key Use Cases:
- Securing hybrid cloud (AWS/Azure) and on-premises workloads.
- Enabling secure SD-WAN for bandwidth optimization and application prioritization.
- Protecting IoT/OT devices with automated visibility and policy enforcement.
Technical Highlights: Power Meets Simplicity
Hardware Specifications:
- Firewall Throughput: Up to 2.6 Gbps
- Threat Prevention Throughput: Up to 1.2 Gbps
- Max Connections: 200,000 concurrent sessions
- Interfaces: 8x 1 Gigabit RJ45 Ports, 1x 10/100/1000M out-of-band management port
Software & Features:
- PAN-OS®: Unified security OS with AI/ML-driven threat detection.
- Integrated SD-WAN: Based on detecting jitter, packet loss, and delay, help applications perceive routing and failover.
- IoT Security: Automatically profiles devices like IP cameras and medical IoT.
- DNS Security: Blocks malicious domains in real time.
Easy Management & Deployment: Simplify Operations
- Centralized Control: Manage multiple PA-440 firewalls via Panorama™ platform.
- Zero-Touch Deployment: Pre-provision devices for instant branch rollout.
- Automated Updates: Schedule threat signature and policy updates with one-click workflows.
Network Architecture & Value: Smarter Security, Lower TCO
Typical Deployment:
- Edge Firewall: Acts as the first line of defense, inspecting all inbound/outbound traffic.
- SD-WAN Hub: Aggregates and optimizes connectivity for [up to xx branches].
Customer Value:
- Reduce Complexity: Consolidate firewalls, VPNs, and SD-WAN into a single appliance.
- Lower TCO: Cut licensing costs with all-in-one subscriptions for threat prevention, SD-WAN, and cloud security.
PA-400 Series Performance and Capacities
| PA-410 | PA-415 | PA-440 | PA-445 | PA-450 | PA-455 | PA-460 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firewall Throughput | 1.4 Gbps | 1.5 Gbps | 2.6 Gbps | 2.7 Gbps | 3.3 Gbps | 3.6 Gbps | 4.6 Gbps |
| Threat Prevention Throughput | 0.8 Gbps | 0.8 Gbps | 1.2 Gbps | 1.25 Gbps | 2.1 Gbps | 2.3 Gbps | 3 Gbps |
| IPsec VPN Throughput | 0.64 Gbps | 0.65 Gbps | 1.1 Gbps | 1.1 Gbps | 1.7 Gbps | 1.8 Gbps | 2.3 Gbps |
| Max Concurrent Sessions | 64,000 | 64,000 | 200,000 | 200,000 | 300,000 | 300,000 | 300,000 |
| New Sessions per second | 11,000 | 11,000 | 34,000 | 34,000 | 48,000 | 56,000 | 67,000 |
| Virtual Systems(base/max) | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 1/5 |
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