[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 PA-7500-MPC-A Product Type Management Processing Card for PA-7500 Chassis Form Factor Modular Card (Chassis Component) Compatible Chassis PA-7500 Series Cooling Integrated with chassis cooling system [/properties] [specifications] Management I/O 2 x QSFP28 logging ports (100 Gbps/40 Gbps), 2 x QSFP-DD HA ports (400 Gbps/100 Gbps), 2 x SFP28 management ports (1 Gbps/10 Gbps/25 Gbps), 1 x Combo RJ-45 console port, 1 x Micro USB console port, 1 x USB Trusted Platform Module Integrated TPM for secure boot, hardware root of trust, and securing system secrets Supported Networking Features Full Layer 3, tap, and virtual wire modes; IPv4/IPv6; NAT; VPN; VLAN; high availability clustering Compatible Modules in Chassis PA-7500-NPC-A, PA-7500-DPC-A, PAN-PA-7500-SFC-A Certifications cMETus, CB, FCC Class A, CE Class A, VCCI Class A Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Operating Humidity 5% to 90% non-condensing [/specifications] [accesories] Installation Guide Included in the box Mounting Hardware Included in the box Console Cable Included in the box [/accesories] Advanced Management for High-Performance PA-7500 Deployments The Palo Alto PA-7500-MPC-A is built to handle the command, control, and coordination of your PA-7500 chassis. Designed for high-throughput environments, it ensures efficient load distribution and maximizes reliability for mission-critical security operations. Key Benefits & Features Centralized Management Control: Consolidates administrative and orchestration tasks for precise resource allocation and consistent policy enforcement. High-Speed Management I/O: Two QSFP28 logging ports (100/40 Gbps) and two QSFP-DD HA ports (400/100 Gbps) for rapid log ingestion and HA synchronization. Flexible Management Port Options: Two SFP28 management ports (1/10/25 Gbps), plus combo RJ-45 and micro USB console ports, and a USB Type-A port. Redundancy & Scalability: Supports multiple MPC-As in the same chassis for high availability and failover protection. Ideal Use Cases Enterprise data centers requiring robust firewall management Service providers with multi-tenant PA-7500 deployments High-security environments needing rapid log ingestion Organizations with zero-tolerance for downtime Technical Specifications Logging Ports: 2 × QSFP28 (100/40 Gbps) High Availability Ports: 2 × QSFP-DD (400/100 Gbps) Management Ports: 2 × SFP28 (1/10/25 Gbps) Console Access: 1 × RJ-45 combo port, 1 × micro USB console port USB Ports: 1 × USB Type-A Chassis Compatibility: Palo Alto PA-7500 Series Redundancy: Supports multi-card configurations Power Your PA-7500 with Ultimate Control Equip your Palo Alto PA-7500 chassis with the MPC-A to achieve seamless management, high-speed logging, and secure high availability. Order today for peak performance.