Infinian Technology Dealer, Distributor and Partner of Palo Alto PA-7000 Series: PA-7050 and PA-7080 firewall (NGFW) in India – Bangalore and Chennai for Price/Cost Call: 9739091119
The Palo Alto Networks PA-7000 Series is the flagship high-end firewall series designed for large-scale data centers, cloud providers, and service providers that demand multi-terabit performance, ultra-low latency, and advanced threat protection at scale. These systems are modular and built for extreme scalability, reliability, and throughput.
PA-7000 Series Overview
| Model | PA-7050 | PA-7080 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Firewall Throughput (App-ID enabled) | Up to 120 Gbps | Up to 190 Gbps |
| Threat Prevention Throughput | Up to 100 Gbps | Up to 155 Gbps |
| Max Sessions | 64 million | 128 million |
| New Sessions/sec | Over 1.2 million | Over 2.4 million |
| SSL Decryption Throughput | Up to 45 Gbps | Up to 65 Gbps |
| Form Factor | 9U chassis | 13U chassis |
🧱 Real-world performance varies based on traffic mix and enabled features.
🧩 Modular Architecture
Each chassis supports line cards and network processing cards for scalable performance. Key components include:
🔌 Network Processing Cards (NPC)
- Handle all packet processing and traffic classification
- Multiple NPCs can be installed for linear scaling
💻 Switch Management Card (SMC)
- Centralizes control and coordination across NPCs
- Redundant SMCs ensure high availability
🔋 Log Processing Card (LPC)
- Handles logging and reporting (optional)
- Required if local log storage or analysis is needed
🔧 Interface Options
Each NPC can be configured with a mix of:
- 10G SFP+ ports
- 40G QSFP+ ports
- 100G QSFP28 ports (with newer NPCs)
Port types vary by NPC generation; modular customization supported.
Palo Alto Networks PA-7000 Series firewall pricing in India, based on current listings.
💸 Estimated Prices (INR)
| Model | Use Case | Approx. Price (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| PA-7050 | Large Enterprise / Data Center | ₹1,95,000–₹45,00,000 |
| PA-7080 | Carrier-Grade / Cloud Provider | ₹45,00,000–₹65,00,000 |
Prices vary widely depending on configuration, licensing bundles (Threat Prevention, GlobalProtect, etc.), support plans, and vendor location. GST (typically 18%) is applicable.
Tips Before Ordering
- Get quotes: Negotiate through authorized partner from Infinian Technology Pvt Ltd
- Choose subscription term: 1-year vs 3-year bundles significantly affect price.
- Ask for VAR discount: Enterprise/Government customers report better pricing (~30–40% off).
- Emerging price trends: WOM suggests Palo Alto increased hardware and support prices by ~5–10% per year since 2022
The Palo Alto PA-7000 Series is Palo Alto Networks’ flagship firewall platform, engineered for massive-scale deployments like large data centers, service providers, and cloud infrastructures. It offers modular architecture, multi-terabit throughput, and ultra-low latency.
Here’s a detailed Q&A to help you understand the PA-7000 Series:
What are the key features in Palo Alto PA-7000 Series?
- Modular Architecture: Supports multiple processing cards for flexible scaling.
- App-ID & User-ID: Enables granular control over applications and users.
- SSL Decryption: High-capacity inspection of encrypted traffic.
- ML-Powered Threat Prevention: Blocks known and unknown threats using machine learning.
- Zero Trust Enforcement: Applies least-privilege access across users, devices, and applications.
- High Availability: Supports active/passive and active/active configurations
How is Palo Alto PA-7000 Series deployed?
- Rack-mounted chassis (9U or 13U) for data center environments.
- Modular components include:
- Switch Management Cards (SMCs)
- Network Processing Cards (NPCs)
- Log Processing Cards (LPCs)
- Control Cards (AMCs)
- Supports Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) for streamlined setup.
Who is Palo Alot PA-7000 Series best suited for?
- Large enterprises with massive traffic volumes.
- Service providers needing multi-terabit performance.
- Cloud and data center operators implementing Zero Trust and ML-powered threat prevention at scale.
What’s included in the base price for Palo Alto PA-7000 Series?
- Chassis only (PA-7050 or PA-7080)
- No processing cards or subscriptions unless bundled
- Standard power supply
- Basic support
What’s the price range for Palo Alto PA-7000 Series in India?
Approx. ₹1,95,000 to ₹45,00,000 for the PA-7050 model.
Approx. ₹45,00,000 to ₹65,00,000 for the PA-7080 model.