ACP ACP Network Infrastructure & Design

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Access, Distribution, Core

Answer

The traditional hierarchical model consists of Access (endpoint connectivity), Distribution (policy and inter-VLAN routing), and Core (high-speed backbone) layers.

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

Answer

A collapsed core design merges the distribution and core layers into a single tier, reducing hardware costs and management complexity, typically used in smaller campus networks.

Question 3

What is Aruba VSX (Virtual Switching Extension)?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Aruba VSX creates an active-active switch pair that appears as a single logical device, providing redundancy and load sharing without relying on spanning tree protocols.

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

Answer

The distribution layer aggregates uplinks from access switches, performs inter-VLAN routing, and enforces QoS, security, and traffic policies before forwarding to the core.

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

Answer

Aruba VSF allows up to eight CX switches to be stacked into one logical switch with a single management interface, IP address, and forwarding plane.

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