Starting at PAN-OS 10.2, what is the maximum number of data plane cores supported on VM-Series and CN-Series firewalls?

The maximum number of data plane cores supported on VM-Series and CN-Series firewalls starting from PAN-OS 10.2 is 47. This increase in support for data plane cores allows organizations to enhance the throughput and performance of their firewall deployment. It reflects advancements in firewall architecture, accommodating greater workloads and processing capabilities in virtual environments.

The design of a modern firewall necessitates the ability to handle substantial amounts of traffic, particularly as businesses increasingly adopt cloud and virtualized infrastructures. Allowing up to 47 data plane cores enables the VM-Series and CN-Series firewalls to efficiently manage high-speed traffic, execute deep packet inspection, and enforce detailed security policies without compromising performance.

By understanding this configuration, IT professionals can better plan for network capacity and performance requirements, ensuring that their security solutions scale effectively with organizational needs.