Palo Alto Networks ION 9000 is a Prisma SD-WAN data-center platform that peers with adjacent routing devices and terminates branch VPN connections. Its hardware reference describes an off-path deployment model with high-availability and scale-out arrangements. Define the routing adjacency and branch connectivity requirements before requesting a configuration; the appliance name does not specify tenant enrollment or software entitlements.
Ports 9 through 12 accept 10G SFP+ only. Ports 13 through 16 accept either 1G SFP or 10G SFP+. This difference matters when reusing Gigabit optics: they must not be assumed compatible with the first four optical ports. The controller interfaces communicate with Prisma SD-WAN and are DHCP-enabled by default. Record port assignments and supported transceivers in the deployment plan.
The documented bypass pairs are 1/2, 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8. The specifications limit their programmable inline fail-to-wire use to branch device mode, so do not treat that behavior as a default for a data-center off-path design. The hardware guide lists redundant hot-swappable AC power supplies and front-to-rear cooling. ION 9000 reached end of sale on June 15, 2024; the lifecycle table lists end of life on August 1, 2029. Confirm the fitted components, supported software and contract eligibility before purchase.
Palo Alto Networks hardware guide | Palo Alto Networks official configuration guide | Palo Alto Networks exact-model lifecycle notice
| Item | Fact and boundary |
|---|---|
| Network role | Prisma SD-WAN data-center platform; off-path deployment described |
| Optical ports 9-12 | 10G SFP+ only |
| Optical ports 13-16 | 1G SFP or 10G SFP+ |
| Controller interfaces | Communicate with Prisma SD-WAN; DHCP-enabled by default |
| Bypass port pairs | 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8; inline fail-to-wire applies in branch device mode |
| Power and airflow | Redundant hot-swappable AC supplies; front-to-rear cooling |
| End of sale | June 15, 2024 |
| End of life | August 1, 2029 |
Palo Alto Networks hardware guide | Palo Alto Networks official configuration guide | Palo Alto Networks exact-model lifecycle notice
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Return Eligibility | Returns and Replacement | ||
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Palo Alto Networks PAN‑CG‑ION‑9000 High‑Performance SD‑WAN Appliance is a Palo Alto Firewalls ION Devices product supplied by YYST Global for enterprise IT procurement and infrastructure projects.
For PAN-CG-ION-9000, the manufacturer specification lists optical ports 9-12 as 10G SFP+ only.
Contact YYST Global to confirm availability for PAN-CG-ION-9000, the required quantity, exact configuration, delivery destination and current lead time before ordering. A product listing does not confirm current inventory.
The current reference price for PAN-CG-ION-9000 is US$ 15,500.00. Final pricing can change based on stock, quantity, configuration and delivery destination.
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