Palo Alto Networks PAN-PA-450
The PAN-PA-450 delivers robust security capabilities for branch and enterprise environments, ensuring high-speed inspection and comprehensive threat prevention.
Inspection & Performance at Load
The PAN-PA-450 is engineered to maintain high throughput even with advanced security features enabled. With a firewall throughput of 3.3 Gbps, it ensures that traffic inspection does not become a bottleneck. The IPS throughput of 2.1 Gbps allows for deep packet inspection without compromising speed, while the VPN throughput of 1.7 Gbps supports secure remote access with minimal latency.
Concurrency & Session Management
Supporting up to 300,000 concurrent connections, the PAN-PA-450 is ideal for environments with high session counts, such as branch offices and enterprise campuses. This capability ensures seamless session management and resiliency, accommodating both remote user access and internal east-west traffic flows.
Network Topology & Segmentation
With 8 × 1G ports and support for 4,094 VLANs, the PAN-PA-450 offers flexible network segmentation and uplink options. This configuration supports high availability and redundancy, making it suitable for complex network topologies requiring detailed segmentation and traffic management.
Physical Integration & Operations
The rackmount form factor and compact 1U size of the PAN-PA-450 facilitate easy integration into existing data center racks. Its dimensions allow for efficient use of space, while the design supports straightforward cabling and maintenance operations, minimizing downtime during installation and upgrades.
Available Subscriptions & Add-On Capabilities
Precision AI Network Security (CORESEC Bundle)
The CORESEC Bundle integrates Advanced Threat Prevention, Advanced URL Filtering, Advanced WildFire, Advanced DNS Security, and Advanced SD-WAN. This comprehensive package enhances security by providing inline machine learning for threat detection, real-time URL classification, and DNS-layer enforcement. It is ideal for deployments requiring high security with minimal performance impact, leveraging the firewall's full throughput capabilities.
Advanced DNS Security
Advanced DNS Security protects against DNS-based threats by using predictive analytics and machine learning to identify malicious domains. It operates by intercepting DNS requests and applying real-time threat intelligence, making it essential for environments where DNS-layer security is critical.
Advanced Threat Prevention
This service enhances security by providing signature-less threat detection and prevention. It inspects traffic for known and unknown threats, leveraging cloud-based analysis to ensure up-to-date protection. Ideal for high-risk environments, it maintains security without degrading performance.
Advanced URL Filtering
Advanced URL Filtering provides real-time categorization and blocking of malicious URLs. It uses machine learning to adapt to new threats, ensuring that users are protected from phishing and malware sites. This service is crucial for maintaining secure web access in dynamic environments.
Advanced WildFire
Advanced WildFire provides cloud-based malware analysis and sandboxing. It detonates suspicious files in a secure environment to detect zero-day threats. This service is essential for organizations that require advanced threat intelligence and rapid response capabilities.
SD-WAN / Advanced SD-WAN
Advanced SD-WAN optimizes network performance by dynamically selecting the best path for traffic. It enhances application performance and reliability, making it ideal for distributed enterprises that require consistent connectivity and reduced latency.
GlobalProtect
GlobalProtect extends security to remote users by providing secure VPN access and enforcing security policies. It supports zero trust network access (ZTNA) and posture assessments, ensuring that remote connections are as secure as those within the corporate network.
AIOps for NGFW
AIOps for NGFW provides advanced telemetry and anomaly detection, leveraging AI to optimize firewall performance and security posture. It offers insights into network behavior, enabling proactive management and rapid response to potential issues.
DLP
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) safeguards sensitive information by monitoring and controlling data transfers. It enforces content classification and pattern-based policies, crucial for organizations handling confidential data and requiring compliance with data protection regulations.
IoT Security
IoT Security provides device profiling and risk assessment, ensuring that IoT devices are identified and secured. It offers visibility into device behavior and enforces security policies, essential for environments with a high number of connected devices.
Prisma Access Agent
Prisma Access Agent provides secure access to cloud applications and data, leveraging agent-based SASE architecture. It ensures consistent security policies across all user connections, vital for organizations with a distributed workforce.
SaaS Security Inline
SaaS Security Inline provides inline controls for SaaS applications, ensuring data protection and compliance. It monitors and controls data flows to and from SaaS applications, crucial for organizations leveraging cloud services.
Reliability, Management & Visibility
The PAN-PA-450 is designed for high reliability, with support for high availability configurations to ensure uptime. It integrates seamlessly with Strata Cloud Manager for centralized management and visibility, providing comprehensive insights into network performance and security posture. AIOps insights enhance operational efficiency by automating routine tasks and providing actionable intelligence for policy lifecycle management.
The PAN-PA-450 is a powerful solution for organizations seeking to enhance their security posture while maintaining high performance and scalability. Its comprehensive feature set and robust subscription options make it an ideal choice for securing branch and enterprise environments.
Security Performance
| IPS Throughput | 2.1 Gbps |
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