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Smarter Edge Protection with Power and Precision

The Palo Alto Networks PA-555-PoE delivers enterprise-class security and intelligent automation in a compact, high-performance form factor. Designed for branch offices and distributed enterprises, it integrates ML-powered threat prevention, robust PoE capability, and AI-based management to simplify deployment and secure modern networks at scale.

Key Benefits & Features

The PA-555-PoE extends Palo Alto’s Strata NGFW platform with inline machine learning, post-quantum cryptography support, and advanced cloud-delivered security services powered by Precision AI. It’s the perfect balance of performance, protection, and power efficiency for modern enterprise edge environments.

AI-Powered Threat Prevention

Powered by Precision AI, the PA-555-PoE blocks zero-day attacks, phishing attempts, and evasive threats in real time. With 5.0 Gbps of threat prevention throughput, it delivers industry-leading visibility and protection for encrypted and unencrypted traffic alike.

High-Performance PoE and Edge Connectivity

Support up to 330W of total PoE power across eight PoE-enabled ports, with IEEE 802.3bt support providing up to 90W per port. Ideal for powering access points, IP cameras, or edge devices directly from the firewall, reducing rack clutter and cost.

Unified AI-Driven Management

Manage all Palo Alto firewalls centrally with Strata Cloud Manager. This unified platform provides real-time visibility, automated policy optimization, and predictive analytics via Strata Copilot, resolving performance and security issues before they impact users.

Quantum-Ready Encryption & SSL Visibility

Secure encrypted traffic with support for both classic and post-quantum cryptography (PQC algorithms, including ML-KEM and HQC. The PA-555-PoE inspects TLS 1.3 sessions inline, offering visibility into encrypted threats.

Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise branch offices requiring powerful NGFW with PoE to support local devices.
• Retail and healthcare environments demanding quiet, energy-efficient performance.
• Organizations deploying Zero Trust edge architectures with AI-based policy enforcement.
• IoT-rich networks needing secure, power-efficient connectivity and rapid provisioning.

Technical Specifications

• Firewall Throughput (AppMix: 7.5 Gbps
• Threat Prevention Throughput: 5.0 Gbps
• IPsec VPN Throughput: 4.5 Gbps
• Max Concurrent Sessions: 448,000
• New Sessions per Second: 75,000
• PoE Power Budget: 330W (up to 90W per port
• Interface Ports: 4x 1G RJ45, 4x 1G RJ45/PoE, 4x 1G/2.5G/PoE, 2x 1G SFP, 2x 1G/10G SFP/SFP+
• Storage: 120 GB SSD
• Max Power Consumption: 503W (with 332W PoE output
• Dimensions (H x D x W: 1.75" x 12.6" x 16.1" (43.9 mm x 314 mm x 409 mm
• Operating Temperature: 0°C-40°C (32°F-104°F
• Cooling: Passive (fanless

Empower Your Edge with Intelligence

Defend your distributed environments with AI-enhanced visibility, scalable PoE, and enterprise-grade throughput. The Palo Alto Networks PA-555-PoE transforms branch security into a streamlined, intelligent system ready for tomorrow’s threats.