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+```{include} /_include/need_improvement.txt
+```
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+# VPP Dataplane Limitations
+
+VPP Dataplane provides significant performance advantages, but has some
+limitations you should consider.
+
+- **Feature Parity**
+
+ VPP does not support all features available in the Linux kernel dataplane.
+ Some networking features, specific protocols, or services may not be
+ available.
+
+ While VPP supports various interface types similar to the kernel, their
+ capabilities may differ.
+
+- **NIC and Driver Compatibility**
+
+ VyOS currently supports only DPDK drivers for network interfaces.
+ Not all network interface cards are compatible with DPDK drivers.
+
+- **Data Path Limitations**
+
+ If a feature exists only in the kernel dataplane, traffic that uses that
+ feature cannot traverse VPP interfaces. Examples include:
+
+ - Firewall
+ - QoS
+
+ When traffic uses the pure VPP path, it does not reach the kernel, where
+ such features are implemented. Plan how traffic flows through your VyOS
+ instance to ensure it reaches the necessary features.
+
+ VPP provides native alternatives for some features. For example, VPP
+ native ACLs provide basic firewall functionality.