NetSec-Architect Specialized Security Domains Practice Question
A Prisma SD-WAN architect is setting up branch clustering for high availability at a regional office. How are the Prisma SD-WAN ION devices deployed to achieve high availability at the branch?
Answer choices
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Deployed as an active-standby or active-active pair connected via HA links, managed centrally by Prisma SD-WAN controller.
Prisma SD-WAN ION devices support High Availability (HA) deployments where two ION devices are deployed locally in an active-standby or active-active configuration depending on the interface design.
Answer analysis
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Deployed as an active-standby or active-active pair connected via HA links, managed centrally by Prisma SD-WAN controller.
Why this is correct
Prisma SD-WAN supports high availability clustering of ION devices at branch locations for redundancy.
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Configured with Panorama High Availability primary and secondary peer settings.
Why it's wrong here
Panorama HA is for management servers, not branch SD-WAN data planes.
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Configured as an active-active cluster using OSPF routing directly to GlobalProtect gateways.
Why it's wrong here
GlobalProtect gateways are not used for branch ION device clustering.
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Configured using traditional PAN-OS High Availability cable pairings between control planes.
Why it's wrong here
Prisma SD-WAN ION devices do not use PAN-OS HA cabling.
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