Vault Enterprise Fault Tolerant Vault Environments Practice Question
You are configuring Vault replication in an environment with strict firewall rules. Which ports must be open between the primary and secondary clusters?
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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Port 8200 and port 8201.
Vault replication typically requires the API port (default 8200) and the cluster port (default 8201) to be reachable between nodes for cross-cluster communication.
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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Only port 8200.
Why it's wrong here
Port 8201 is also required for internal cluster communication.
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Port 443 and port 80.
Why it's wrong here
These are standard web ports, not specific to Vault replication.
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Only port 8201.
Why it's wrong here
The API port is required for initial setup and replication traffic.
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Port 8200 and port 8201.
Why this is correct
Both ports are required for replication and gossip/clustering.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official HashiCorp exam blueprint
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