ACP ACP Network Infrastructure & Design

Question 1

What are the three layers in the traditional hierarchical network design model?

Accepted Answer

Access, Distribution, Core

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Edge, Core, Cloud

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Ingress, Routing, Egress

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LAN, MAN, WAN

Question 2

What is the primary advantage of a collapsed core network design?

Accepted Answer

It reduces cost and complexity by merging the distribution and core layers into one

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It adds an extra layer of redundancy by doubling the core switches

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It isolates broadcast domains more effectively than three-tier designs

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It provides higher throughput by separating routing from switching

Question 3

What is Aruba VSX (Virtual Switching Extension)?

Accepted Answer

An active-active switch virtualization technology providing redundancy without spanning tree

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A protocol for extending VLANs across WAN links

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A virtual overlay network for connecting remote data centers

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A feature for stacking up to eight Aruba switches into a single logical unit

Question 4

What is the primary role of the distribution layer in a hierarchical campus network?

Accepted Answer

To aggregate access layer connections and enforce inter-VLAN routing and policies

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To provide physical connectivity to end devices like PCs and phones

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To serve as the high-speed packet-forwarding backbone between wiring closets

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To connect the campus network to the internet and WAN circuits

Question 5

What is the purpose of an Aruba switch VSF (Virtual Switching Framework) stack?

Accepted Answer

To combine up to eight physical switches into a single logical management and forwarding entity

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To virtually connect switches at different physical locations over IP

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To provide a backup control plane for the primary switch

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To enable VXLAN tunneling between data center switches

Question 6

Which Aruba switching series is purpose-built for cloud-native, intent-based networking with a modern Linux-based OS?

Accepted Answer

Aruba CX Series (AOS-CX)

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Aruba 2930 Series

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Aruba 5400R Series running ArubaOS-Switch

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Aruba 8400 Series running ProVision