What is the maximum number of agents one Broker VM local agent applet can support?

The correct answer is C. 5,000. A single Broker VM local agent applet can support a maximum of 5,000 agents. The Broker VM acts as an intermediary that enables communication between Cortex XDR agents and the cloud in environments with restricted internet access. Exceeding this limit requires deploying…

Submitted by carter_n· Apr 18, 2026Cortex XDR Architecture and Agent Deployment

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Options

A10,000
B15,000
C5,000
D20,000

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(38 responses)

A
3% (1)
B
3% (1)
C
87% (33)
D
8% (3)

Explanation

A single Broker VM local agent applet can support a maximum of 5,000 agents. The Broker VM acts as an intermediary that enables communication between Cortex XDR agents and the cloud in environments with restricted internet access. Exceeding this limit requires deploying additional Broker VM instances to distribute the agent load and maintain reliable connectivity.

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#Broker VM capacity#Local Agent Applet#Cortex XDR architecture#Agent management

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