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08-18-2026 07:48 PM
Hi
I have a question regarding the output of the 'show system environmentals' command on the PA-5200 Series.
Could someone explain the difference between 'NP / NP Core' and 'CP / CP Core' in the output results?
In my opinion, NP and CP are likely hardware accelerators, such as a Network Processor and a Content Processor, respectively.
However, I do not know the difference between the items that include "Core" and those that do not.
If there is anyone who can explain the details regarding this matter, please do so.
also, I would also appreciate it if you could explain the Switch item as well.
> show system enviromentals
| slot | description | Alarm | Degrees C |
| S0 | Temperature: Broadwell MP Core | False | 29.8 |
| S1 | NP | False | 41.5 |
| S1 | CP | False | 39 |
| S1 | DP0/CE | False | 42 |
| S1 | DP0 Core | False | 70.6 |
| S1 | Top Front | False | 38 |
| S1 | Switch | False | 32 |
| S1 | CP Core | False | 51 |
| S1 | Switch Core | False | 51.4 |
| S1 | NP Core0 | False | 36 |
| S1 | Bottom Front | False | 25.5 |
| S1 | DP1/DP2 | False | 30 |
| S1 | Bottom Rear | False | 32.5 |
I would like to thank everyone in advance for their answers.
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