NetSec-Architect Practice Question: Centralized Management And Security Automation AT Scale
An architect is setting up Panorama High Availability (HA). Which port and protocol combination must be permitted between Panorama HA peers across the network for HA heartbeat and state synchronization?
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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TCP port 28769
Panorama HA uses TCP port 28769 for encrypted control connections and state synchronization between HA peers.
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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UDP port 3020
Why it's wrong here
UDP 3020 is used for Log Collector HA and inter-collector communication, not Panorama management HA control links.
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UDP port 514
Why it's wrong here
UDP 514 is standard syslog traffic.
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TCP port 28769
Why this is correct
Panorama High Availability communication requires TCP port 28769 for synchronization and heartbeats.
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TCP port 443 only
Why it's wrong here
While HTTPS (TCP 443) is used for management web UI and API, Panorama HA sync specifically uses TCP 28769.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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