Palo Alto Networks M-300 Network Management Appliance

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Managed, Rack-mountable, 2 x 10Gbps Ethernet ports, Up to 10Gbps, 16TB RAID storage, High-speed log collection

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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

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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

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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

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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!