Palo Alto Networks PSE-Platform Exam - Topic 1 Question 60 Discussion

Actual exam question for Palo Alto Networks's PSE-Platform exam

Question #: 60
Topic #: 1

A service provider has acquired a pair of PA-7080s for its data center to secure its customer base's traffic. The server provider's traffic is largely generated by smart phones and averages 6,000,000 concurrent sessions.

Which Network Processing Card should be recommended in the Bill of Materials?

APA-7000-40G-NPC

BPA-7000-20GQ-NPC

CPA-7000-20GQXM-NPC

DPA-7000-20G-NPC

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Suggested Answer: B, C

by Willow at May 08, 2024, 08:32 PM

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Demetra

3 months ago

The PA-7000-20G-NPC might be enough for that load.

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Galen

3 months ago

Wait, 6 million sessions? That sounds a bit high, right?

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Shelba

3 months ago

Not so sure, the PA-7000-20GQXM-NPC could handle it too.

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Cherrie

4 months ago

Definitely agree, 40G seems like the way to go!

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Xochitl

4 months ago

I think the PA-7000-40G-NPC is the best choice for high traffic.

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Terrilyn

4 months ago

I’m a bit confused about the differences between the 20G and 40G cards. I hope I can recall the right details during the exam!

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Garry

4 months ago

I practiced a similar question before, and I think the 20G options might not be enough for such a high number of concurrent sessions.

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Jina

4 months ago

I think the PA-7000-40G-NPC might be the right choice since it has higher throughput, but I need to double-check the specs.

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Tu

5 months ago

I remember that the PA-7000 series has different options based on throughput, but I'm not sure which one handles 6 million sessions best.

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Stephaine

5 months ago

This seems pretty straightforward. Based on the traffic volume, I'd go with option A, the PA-7000-40G-NPC. It should have the capacity to handle 6,000,000 concurrent sessions.

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Jerry

5 months ago

Okay, let me think this through. The traffic is largely from smartphones, so I'll need to consider factors like packet size and latency. I think I know the right answer, but I'll double-check the details.

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Loren

5 months ago

The key here is to match the Network Processing Card's capabilities to the service provider's traffic requirements. I'd recommend carefully comparing the throughput and session handling of each option.

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Paulene

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to review the specs on those Network Processing Cards to see which one can handle 6,000,000 concurrent sessions.

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Wilbert

5 months ago

This looks like a pretty straightforward networking question. I'll need to think about the traffic requirements and the capabilities of the different Network Processing Cards.

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Aide

5 months ago

The drug name Quinapril sounds like it could be an ACE inhibitor, so I'll go with that.

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Cathern

5 months ago

I'm pretty confident I know the differences here. Layer 2 VPNs use AToM and IPsec tunneling, while Layer 3 VPNs use MPLS/BGP and pseudowires. I'll select those options.

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Freeman

9 months ago

I'm sure the PA-7000-20G-NPC would work just fine, but let's be honest, if I'm paying for this, I want the biggest and baddest NPC out there. Go big or go home, right? The PA-7000-40G-NPC is the way to go, no doubt.

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Reiko

9 months ago

Hmm, this is a tough one. I'm torn between the PA-7000-40G-NPC and the PA-7000-20GQXM-NPC. Maybe I should just flip a coin and let fate decide. Or maybe I should just ask Siri, she always knows the right answer.

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Staci

9 months ago

I'm going to have to disagree with you all. The PA-7000-20G-NPC is the way to go. It's the most cost-effective option and should still be able to manage the traffic. Who needs all those extra bells and whistles anyway?

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Marquetta

8 months ago

D: I see your point, but I still think the PA-7000-20G-NPC is the most cost-effective option for this scenario.

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Lashon

8 months ago

C: I'm leaning towards the PA-7000-20GQXM-NPC, it offers a good balance of performance and cost.

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Carmelina

8 months ago

B: I disagree, I believe the PA-7000-40G-NPC would provide the necessary processing power for the data center.

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Silva

9 months ago

A: I think the PA-7000-20GQ-NPC would be the best choice for handling that amount of traffic.

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Martin

9 months ago

The PA-7000-20GQXM-NPC seems like a good choice here. It can handle the 6,000,000 concurrent sessions and has the added benefit of supporting 40G interfaces.

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Stefanie

8 months ago

The PA-7000-40G-NPC might be overkill for this scenario, as it is designed for higher bandwidth requirements.

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Nathalie

9 months ago

I think the PA-7000-20GQ-NPC could also be a good option, as it offers a balance between performance and cost.

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Susana

9 months ago

I agree, the PA-7000-20GQXM-NPC is a solid choice for handling the high number of concurrent sessions.

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Truman

10 months ago

With 6,000,000 concurrent sessions, we'll need a high-performance NPC to handle the load. I'd recommend the PA-7000-40G-NPC to ensure the data center can keep up with the traffic.

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Elliot

9 months ago

Yes, the PA-7000-40G-NPC will provide the necessary performance for the data center's needs.

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Annett

10 months ago

I agree, the PA-7000-40G-NPC is the best option for handling that amount of traffic.

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Valda

10 months ago

I see both points, but I personally think option B) PA-7000-20GQ-NPC is the best option for this scenario as it offers a good balance of performance and cost efficiency.

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Brice

11 months ago

I disagree, I believe option C) PA-7000-20GQXM-NPC would be a better choice as it provides a balance between performance and cost.

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Krystina

11 months ago

I think we should go with option A) PA-7000-40G-NPC because it offers the highest throughput.

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