Description
Palo Alto PA-440 Lab Bundle: Real NGFW Hardware for Labs, Testing & PCNSE Training
The Palo Alto Networks PA-440 is the compact desktop model in the PA-400 Series of ML-powered next-generation firewalls (NGFW). It runs the same PAN-OS, App-ID, User-ID and threat prevention engine as Palo Alto’s enterprise firewalls, which makes it the most cost-effective way to get hands-on with the full platform.
This PA-440 Lab bundle pairs the lab unit (PAN-PA-440-LAB) with a 1-year Lab subscription (PAN-PA-440-BND-LAB4) that turns on nearly every major Palo Alto security service at a fraction of production pricing. Build realistic policies, stage customer configurations, test PAN-OS upgrades and practise for the PCNSE exam on real hardware.
PA-440 Key Specifications
- Firewall throughput (HTTP/appmix): 3.0 / 2.4 Gbps
- Threat Prevention throughput (HTTP/appmix): 0.9 / 1.0 Gbps
- IPsec VPN throughput: 1.6 Gbps
- Max sessions: 200,000
- New sessions per second: 39,000
- Interfaces: 8 × 1G RJ-45, plus dedicated management, console and USB ports
- Form factor: Desktop (rack-mountable with the optional PA-400 Series rack tray)
Measured on PAN-OS 10.1. See the Additional Information tab for test conditions.
What’s Included in the PA-440 Lab Bundle
- PA-440 firewall (PAN-PA-440-LAB): ML-powered next-generation firewall appliance
- Advanced Threat Prevention (1 year): IPS, anti-malware, anti-spyware and command-and-control blocking with inline machine learning
- Advanced URL Filtering (1 year): real-time web categorization and phishing protection
- Advanced WildFire (1 year): cloud sandboxing that detects zero-day malware
- DNS Security (1 year): blocks malicious domains, DNS tunneling and DNS-based attacks
- GlobalProtect (1 year): remote-access VPN and posture features
- SD-WAN (1 year): path selection and branch WAN testing
- Palo Alto Networks Standard Support (1 year): software updates, technical support and hardware RMA
Who the PA-440 Lab Bundle Is For
- MSPs and MSSPs staging and testing customer configurations before rollout
- Consultants and integrators running demos and proofs of concept
- Security engineers preparing for PCNSE / PCNSA certification
- Enterprise IT teams testing PAN-OS upgrades, GlobalProtect and SD-WAN in a non-production environment
Lab Bundle vs. Core Security Bundle: Which Do You Need?
- Lab bundle ($1,380): for lab, test and training environments only. Includes GlobalProtect.
- Core Security bundle ($2,982): licensed for production traffic. Includes Advanced Threat Prevention, Advanced URL Filtering, Advanced WildFire, DNS Security and SD-WAN, and can be paired with premium support.
- Need more throughput for your lab? Compare the PA-450 Lab bundle and the PA-460 Lab bundle.
Per the Palo Alto Networks EULA, Lab and NFR SKUs may not be used in production. Full specs are in the official PA-400 Series datasheet.
Why Buy Your PA-440 from EXOsecure
EXOsecure is an Authorized Palo Alto Networks Reseller based in Corpus Christi, Texas, shipping to businesses nationwide. Every order is genuine Palo Alto Networks hardware with subscriptions registered directly to your organization.
- Talk to an engineer before you buy to confirm the right model, bundle and term: (833) 396-4968
- Multi-year pricing: request a quote for 3- and 5-year Lab subscriptions
- Easy renewals: renew next year with the PA-440 Lab renewal ($291)
Business only: Palo Alto Networks requires that hardware and subscriptions be sold to registered business entities. You’ll confirm your business details at checkout.
PA-440 Lab Bundle FAQs
Can I use the PA-440 Lab bundle on a production network?
No. Palo Alto Networks’ EULA prohibits Lab/NFR SKUs in production. For live business traffic, choose the PA-440 Core Security bundle.
What’s the difference between PAN-PA-440-LAB and PAN-PA-440-BND-LAB4?
PAN-PA-440-LAB is the lab hardware unit. PAN-PA-440-BND-LAB4 is the 1-year Lab subscription bundle. This listing includes both.
Is the PA-440 good for PCNSE exam preparation?
Yes. It runs full PAN-OS with the subscriptions covered in the PCNSE blueprint, so you can practise security policy, NAT, decryption, GlobalProtect and threat profiles on real hardware.
What happens after the first year?
The firewall keeps passing traffic, but subscriptions and support stop until you renew. A 1-year PA-440 Lab renewal is $291.
How long does shipping take?
Current estimated delivery is approximately 10 weeks (Palo Alto Networks supply chain delays). We ship nationwide.
Can the PA-440 be rack-mounted?
Yes, with the optional PA-400 Series rack tray.
Questions? Call (833) 396-4968 or email info@EXOsecure.com.











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