The Palo Alto Networks PA-415-5G is a next-generation firewall (NGFW) that extends the PA-400 Series, incorporating 5G capabilities for enhanced WAN connectivity. Designed to serve distributed enterprise branch offices, retail locations, and midsize businesses, this firewall offers machine learning (ML) capabilities to prevent unknown threats and secure IoT devices, with cloud-delivered security services that provide real-time protection.
Key Features
- ML-Powered Security: Integrated machine learning to block unknown and evasive threats.
- 5G Connectivity: Provides a 5G cellular interface for primary or backup WAN connections.
- Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP): Simplifies large-scale deployments.
- Cloud-Delivered Security: Advanced services like threat prevention, malware detection, and URL filtering.
- Integrated Power over Ethernet (PoE): Offers 91W power to connected devices through four RJ-45 ports.
Networking Features
- Interface Modes: Supports Layer 2 (L2), Layer 3 (L3), and transparent (virtual wire) modes.
- Routing: Includes advanced routing protocols like OSPFv2/v3, BGP, RIP, and static routing.
- IPv6 Support: Handles both Layer 2 and Layer 3 with features like Stateless Address Auto Configuration (SLAAC).
- SD-WAN Functionality: Integrated software-defined wide area networking for optimal path selection based on latency, jitter, and packet loss.
Security Features
- Application Identification (App-ID): Classifies all traffic by application, enabling policies based on app usage rather than ports.
- User-ID Integration: Allows user-based security policies across all devices and locations.
- Threat Prevention: Detects and blocks threats, including encrypted traffic, through TLS/SSL inspection.
- Cloud Identity Engine: Implements Zero Trust principles by authenticating users irrespective of their location.
- Decryption Mirroring: Copies decrypted traffic for forensics or compliance purposes.
- SaaS and IoT Security: Automatically identifies and secures SaaS applications and IoT devices.
Technical Specifications
- Firewall Throughput: 1.5 Gbps (HTTP/App mix).
- Threat Prevention Throughput: 0.8 Gbps.
- IPsec VPN Throughput: 0.65 Gbps.
- Max Sessions: Supports 64,000 sessions with up to 11,400 new sessions per second.
- Ports:
- 8 x RJ-45 ports (4 support PoE).
- 1 x SFP/RJ-45 combo port for data processing and management.
- Integrated 5G cellular modem.
- Power:
- 39W average power consumption.
- Power over Ethernet (PoE) budget of 91W with a max loading of 60W per port.
- Dimensions: 1.73″ H x 9″ D x 13″ W.
- Weight: 7.85 lbs.
Use Cases
- Enterprise Branches: Ideal for remote branches needing reliable connectivity with 5G backup, ensuring uptime for critical business applications.
- Retail Locations: Offers secure network infrastructure with centralized management and real-time threat prevention for point-of-sale systems.
- Healthcare: Protects sensitive patient data with advanced security features, including encrypted traffic inspection and malware prevention.
- Midsize Businesses: Provides a cost-effective solution with high-performance firewall throughput and SD-WAN for efficient connectivity.
- Mobile Businesses: Perfect for mobile offices that require cellular WAN as a primary connection, allowing quick setup and deployment.
Other Features
- Centralized Management: Manages multiple firewalls through Panorama, offering unified visibility and simplified configuration across the network.
- Silent Operation: Fanless design suitable for noise-sensitive environments like offices and retail stores.
- Environmental Resistance: Operating temperature ranges from 32°F to 104°F, making it versatile for a variety of installations.
Documentation
- Download the Palo Alto Networks Firewall Overview Datasheet (PDF)
- Download the Palo Alto Networks PA-400 Series Specification Datasheet (PDF)
- The PA-415-5G Next-Generation Firewall Documentation
Conclusion
- Flexible WAN Connectivity: The integrated 5G modem supports primary and backup WAN connections, ensuring high availability.
- Scalability: Supports up to 64,000 sessions and 11,400 new sessions per second, making it suitable for growing enterprises.
- Simplified Deployment: ZTP and centralized management via Panorama simplify the rollout of multiple firewalls.
- Comprehensive Security: Advanced threat prevention services provide robust security against modern cyber threats, including encrypted traffic.
- Power Efficiency: PoE functionality enables device power distribution, reducing the need for additional power supplies.
The PA-415-5G offers cutting-edge firewall features in a compact, energy-efficient form factor, making it ideal for distributed enterprises seeking to protect networks without sacrificing performance.