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ACP Network Infrastructure & Design Flashcards

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  1. What does MTU stand for, and why is it important in Aruba network design?

    Answer: Maximum Transmission Unit — it defines the largest data packet a network interface can send without fragmentation

    MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) defines the largest frame size a link can carry; mismatched MTUs cause fragmentation or packet drops, especially with tunneling protocols like VXLAN.

  2. What is the purpose of a DHCP relay agent in a multi-subnet Aruba network?

    Answer: To forward DHCP broadcast requests from client subnets to a centralized DHCP server on a different subnet

    A DHCP relay agent forwards DHCP broadcast messages as unicast packets to a centralized DHCP server, allowing a single server to serve clients across multiple VLANs.

  3. How is QoS (Quality of Service) implemented on Aruba CX switches?

    Answer: Through hardware-based traffic classification using DSCP markings and queue scheduling policies

    Aruba CX switches implement QoS by classifying traffic using DSCP or 802.1p markings, then applying scheduling policies (PQ, WRR, DWRR) to prioritize delay-sensitive traffic.

  4. What is network convergence in the context of routing protocols on Aruba routers?

    Answer: The time it takes for all routers in a network to update their routing tables after a topology change

    Network convergence refers to the time required for all routers to agree on a consistent view of the topology after a link or node failure, a key performance metric for routing protocols.

  5. What is the recommended Aruba high-availability design for a campus distribution layer?

    Answer: Dual VSX switch pair with redundant uplinks to access and core layers

    Aruba recommends dual VSX switch pairs at the distribution layer, providing active-active redundancy with no spanning tree blocked ports and sub-second failover.

  6. In Aruba network design, what is the purpose of configuring VLAN pruning on trunk links?

    Answer: To restrict which VLANs are allowed to traverse a trunk link, reducing unnecessary broadcast traffic

    VLAN pruning limits which VLANs are forwarded over trunk links, preventing broadcast traffic for VLANs that have no active members on the remote switch.