topic Re: Do interfaces still pass traffic if the device is shut down in General Topics https://live.paloaltonetworks.com/t5/general-topics/do-interfaces-still-pass-traffic-if-the-device-is-shut-down/m-p/12968#M9502 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>You need to physically remove the PA.&nbsp; As a firewall it is more secure to have it completely block traffic when powered off rather than let everything through. </P></BODY></HTML> Mon, 02 Jun 2014 21:43:48 GMT shp555 2014-06-02T21:43:48Z Do interfaces still pass traffic if the device is shut down https://live.paloaltonetworks.com/t5/general-topics/do-interfaces-still-pass-traffic-if-the-device-is-shut-down/m-p/12967#M9501 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Hi,</P><P></P><P>I'm trying to troubleshoot a network issue and want to eliminate my palo alto device as the culprit. It is currently in virtual wire mode. My question is: Will the interfaces remain active if I shut down the palo alto or do I need to physically remove it from the network.</P><P></P><P><BR />Any help is greatly appreciated.</P><P></P><P>M</P></BODY></HTML> Mon, 02 Jun 2014 21:42:31 GMT https://live.paloaltonetworks.com/t5/general-topics/do-interfaces-still-pass-traffic-if-the-device-is-shut-down/m-p/12967#M9501 charger 2014-06-02T21:42:31Z Re: Do interfaces still pass traffic if the device is shut down https://live.paloaltonetworks.com/t5/general-topics/do-interfaces-still-pass-traffic-if-the-device-is-shut-down/m-p/12968#M9502 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>You need to physically remove the PA.&nbsp; As a firewall it is more secure to have it completely block traffic when powered off rather than let everything through. </P></BODY></HTML> Mon, 02 Jun 2014 21:43:48 GMT https://live.paloaltonetworks.com/t5/general-topics/do-interfaces-still-pass-traffic-if-the-device-is-shut-down/m-p/12968#M9502 shp555 2014-06-02T21:43:48Z Re: Do interfaces still pass traffic if the device is shut down https://live.paloaltonetworks.com/t5/general-topics/do-interfaces-still-pass-traffic-if-the-device-is-shut-down/m-p/12969#M9503 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Great, Thanks!</P><P></P><P>M</P></BODY></HTML> Mon, 02 Jun 2014 22:36:49 GMT https://live.paloaltonetworks.com/t5/general-topics/do-interfaces-still-pass-traffic-if-the-device-is-shut-down/m-p/12969#M9503 charger 2014-06-02T22:36:49Z