NGFW-Engineer PAN OS Networking Configuration Practice Question
Which THREE things must be configured to allow HA between two firewalls?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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HA data link
HA requires configuration of HA links (control/data), enabling HA in the device settings, and ensuring identical hardware/version.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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HA data link
Why this is correct
Required for session sync.
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HA control link
Why this is correct
Required for state sync.
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Enabled HA in Device settings
Why this is correct
Must be globally enabled.
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Same virtual router configuration
Why it's wrong here
Not required.
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Different management IP addresses
Why it's wrong here
Management IPs should be different, but it's not a direct 'HA configuration' step like the others.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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