Description
The Palo Alto Networks PA-440 is a next-generation firewall (NGFW) designed for mid-sized enterprises, distributed offices, and retail environments, offering enhanced performance and security over the PA-400 series. Below are its key technical highlights and specifications:
PA-440 Technical Highlights
- Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Capabilities
- App-ID, User-ID, Content-ID for granular policy enforcement
- AI/ML-powered threat prevention (WildFire, DNS Security, IoT Security)
- SSL/TLS decryption (up to 2 Gbps)
- SD-WAN support (for optimized branch connectivity)
- Performance & Throughput
- Firewall throughput: 5 Gbps
- Threat prevention throughput: 2 Gbps
- IPSec VPN throughput: 2 Gbps
- SSL decryption throughput: 2 Gbps
- Security Features
- Advanced Threat Protection (WildFire, PAN-DB, DNS Security)
- Zero Trust Security (with ZTP, IoT Security, and SaaS Security)
- Cloud-Delivered Security Services (Cortex XDR, XSOAR integrations)
- Hardware Specifications
- CPU: Multi-core (higher performance than PA-410)
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Storage: 16 GB SSD
- Network Interfaces:
- 8 x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45)
- 2 x SFP (fiber) slots (optional 1G/10G SFP+)
- 1 x USB port (for management/logging)
- 1 x Console port (RJ45)
- Management & Cloud Integration
- Panorama (centralized management)
- Strata Cloud Manager (cloud-based management)
- Cortex XDR/XSOAR (for extended detection & automation)
