[shortdesc]A support service contract is required unless your organization has an active Enterprise Support Agreement (ESA). 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year support options are available. Please contact us before fulfillment to confirm the correct support option or any additional Palo Alto licenses you may need.[/shortdesc] [properties] Brand Palo Alto Networks Model M-300 Product Type Panorama Management Appliance Form Factor 1U Rack-mount Rack Mount Dimensions (H x D x W) 1.7" x 17.2" x 28.5" (4.32 cm x 43.69 cm x 72.39 cm) Weight 26 lbs (11.79 kg) appliance / 41 lbs (18.59 kg) shipping Cooling Front-to-back airflow, hot-swap fans [/properties] [specifications] I/O Ports 4 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet (RJ-45), 2 x SFP+, 1 x RJ-45 console, 1 x USB Maximum Configuration Storage 8 TB (RAID configuration with hot-swap drives) Default Shipping Storage 4 TB (RAID configuration with hot-swap drives) Power Supply Dual 1200W AC, hot-swap redundant Max Power Consumption 330 W Max BTU/hr 1,114 BTU/hr (127 VAC), 1,090 BTU/hr (240 VAC) Input Voltage / Frequency 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz Max Current Consumption 9.5 A @ 100 VAC, 4.5 A @ 240 VAC Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) 10 years Environment Operating temperature: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F); Non-operating: -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F) Number of Devices Supported Up to 1,000 High Availability Active/Passive Administrator Authentication Local database, RADIUS, SAML, LDAP, TACACS+ Management Tools and APIs GUI, CLI, XML- and JSON-based REST API [/specifications] [accesories] Rack Mount Kit Included in the box Power Cords Included in the box Rail Kit Hardware Included in the box Quick Start Guide Included in the box [/accesories] Built for Centralized Control and Log Visibility The Palo Alto Networks M-300 appliance delivers reliable, scalable infrastructure for Panorama network management deployments. Tailored for enterprises that demand centralized control, fast log collection, and hardware-based performance, the M-300 strikes the right balance between power and flexibility. With built-in 10Gbps connectivity, RAID-backed storage, and purpose-built architecture for high-volume log collection, the M-300 appliance is an ideal solution for a log-forwarding powerhouse or dedicated Panorama controller. It supports efficient network segmentation and high availability. Key Benefits & Features Dedicated High-Speed Interfaces for Multi-Service Workloads: Includes two Ethernet interfaces (1Gbps and 10Gbps) and a dedicated MGT port, enabling network segmentation, redundancy, and performance optimization. Optimized Log Collection with High-Speed Ingestion: Ideal for Log Collector mode, allowing rapid ingestion of telemetry and events from distributed firewall deployments. RAID-Based Local Storage for Redundancy and Speed: 16TB RAID storage and 240GB SSD ensure both speed and resilience for log storage and access. Administrative Access and Service Separation: A dedicated MGT port allows secure admin access, while other ports support log collection, updates, and communication tasks. Panorama-Ready for Scale and Control: Fully supports Panorama and Management Only mode, enabling content deployment, firewall control, and centralized logging with ease. Ideal Use Cases Enterprise SOCs managing large distributed Palo Alto firewall fleets MSSPs offering centralized management and compliance logging IT teams needing hardware-level Panorama performance Organizations requiring dedicated log collectors in regulated industries Technical Specifications Interfaces: 2 x Ethernet (1Gbps and 10Gbps), including a dedicated MGT port Default Log Storage: 16TB (RAID) SSD Storage: 240GB Rack Units: 2RU (fits standard 19” racks) Admin Access: Dedicated MGT port Panorama Version: Supported from PAN-OS 9.x and later Ready to Centralize Your Security Operations? Streamline log collection and policy management with the Palo Alto Networks M-300. Ideal for scaling Panorama capabilities without performance trade-offs. Order now and simplify network control!
