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QoS Class Numbers

Luke_R — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 01:40:15 GMT

Hi Everyone!

Just a quick question about classes in PanOS. I can see that there are eight classes named Class1 - Class8.

As we use QoS profile rules to assign bandwidth and priority to a class, is the class I choose somewhat arbitrary?

For example, I want to assign voice and video traffic to a class, and make it a high-priority class.

Can I choose any class, or do I need to choose 'Class1'?

Thanks

Re: QoS Class Numbers

kiwi — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:04:18 GMT

Hi @Luke_R ,

It's totally arbitrary. Just note that Class4 is somewhat special. It's the default class. Any session that does not have a specific class assigned to it will be controlled by this class.

For a nice getting started guide on QoS I'd recommend checking out this KB article:

Getting Started: Quality of Service

Cheers,

-Kiwi.

Re: QoS Class Numbers

Luke_R — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 21:28:52 GMT

Thanks for the confirmation!

And that link too, I'll check it out now