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Palo Alto Networks PSE-StrataDC Exam - Topic 4 Question 75 Discussion

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

Question #: 75
Topic #: 4

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Which are two use cases for HSCI ports on the SMC module on PA-7000 Series? (Choose two )

AHA1 backup link in active/active HA

BHA1 link in active/passive HA

CHA3 link in active/active HA

DHA2 link in active/passive HA

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Suggested Answer: C, D

https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/hardware/pa-7000-hardware-reference/pa-7000-series-module-and-interface-card-information/pa-7000-series-switch-management-card-smc/pa-7000-series-smc-component-descriptions

by Louisa at Nov 17, 2024, 09:07 AM

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Tori

7 months ago

I thought HA1 was only for active/passive, not active/active.

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Felicitas

7 months ago

B and D are the standard choices, no doubt.

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Shayne

7 months ago

Wait, are we sure about C? That seems off.

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Marge

8 months ago

I think A is also a valid option!

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Jolene

8 months ago

Definitely B and D for HA setups.

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Kerry

8 months ago

I might be mixing things up, but I think HA3 is more for active/active scenarios, right?

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Benton

8 months ago

I feel like HA1 is the main link for both active/active and active/passive, but I can't recall the specifics for HSCI ports.

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Alica

8 months ago

I remember practicing a question about HA links, and I think HA2 is also related to active/passive configurations.

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Elenora

8 months ago

I think HA1 is definitely used in active/passive setups, but I'm not sure about the other options.

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Floyd

8 months ago

Wait, I'm a bit confused. I thought the HSCI ports were used for the HA2 or HA3 links, not the HA1 link. Let me re-read the question and options carefully.

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Kattie

8 months ago

I'm pretty confident I know the answer to this one. The HSCI ports are used for the HA1 link in both active/active and active/passive HA configurations, so I'll select those two options.

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Nina

8 months ago

Okay, let's see. I know the HSCI ports are used for HA, so I'm guessing the answer has to do with active/active or active/passive HA setups. I'll try to eliminate the options that don't seem quite right.

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Isaiah

9 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the different HA configurations and how the HSCI ports are used in each.

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Lon

2 years ago

A and D for sure. I'm just wondering why they call it HSCI - is it because it's 'Highly Secure Communication Interface'? Or maybe 'Highly Smooth Caffeine Infusion'?

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Colene

2 years ago

Hmm, B and D look good to me. Why would you need an HA1 link in active/active HA? Doesn't that defeat the purpose?

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Whitley

1 year ago

D) HA2 link in active/passive HA

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Delmy

2 years ago

C) HA3 link in active/active HA

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Lawanda

2 years ago

B) HA1 link in active/passive HA

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Annice

2 years ago

A) HA1 backup link in active/active HA

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Vanesa

2 years ago

I'm not sure about HA3 link in active/active HA. Can someone explain why it's not a valid use case?

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Mireya

2 years ago

I agree with Tanja. HA1 link in active/passive HA is another important use case.

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Tanja

2 years ago

I think A) HA1 backup link in active/active HA is one use case.

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Kathrine

2 years ago

I'm not sure about C, since HA3 is not a commonly used HA configuration. I'd go with A and D.

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Casandra

1 year ago

I would go with A and D as well, HA3 is not a typical configuration.

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Alline

2 years ago

I think A and B are the correct options for HSCI ports on the SMC module.

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Tegan

2 years ago

I agree, HA3 is not commonly used. A and D seem like the best choices.

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Rosalind

2 years ago

A and D seem like the most logical choices here. The HSCI ports are used for HA connections, and A and D match that requirement.

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Cherry

2 years ago

A and D provide the necessary high-speed connectivity for HA purposes on the PA-7000 Series.

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Ora

2 years ago

It's important to have redundancy in HA connections, which is why A and D are the best options.

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Marjory

2 years ago

HA1 backup link in active/active HA and HA2 link in active/passive HA make sense for HSCI ports.

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Rolande

2 years ago

It's important to understand the different HA configurations for the HSCI ports.

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Tyisha

2 years ago

A and D are the two use cases for HSCI ports on the PA-7000 Series.

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Ira

2 years ago

HA1 backup link in active/active HA and HA2 link in active/passive HA make sense.

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Rutha

2 years ago

I agree, A and D are the correct choices for HSCI ports on the SMC module.

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Andrew

2 years ago

I agree, A and D are the correct choices for HSCI ports on the SMC module.

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