ACSP Switch Configuration & Management 3

Question 1

What is the default behavior of an Aruba AOS-CX switch port that has not been explicitly configured?

Accepted Answer

Access port in VLAN 1

Answer

By default, AOS-CX switch ports operate as access ports in VLAN 1 until explicitly reconfigured.

Question 2

Which AOS-CX command verifies that a software image has been correctly staged before a reboot?

Accepted Answer

show boot

Answer

'show boot' displays the primary and secondary image slots and confirms which image will be used on the next boot.

Question 3

On Aruba AOS-CX, which protocol is used to synchronize time across the switch for accurate logging and security?

Accepted Answer

NTP

Answer

AOS-CX supports NTP (Network Time Protocol) to synchronize the system clock for accurate logging, certificates, and security policies.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the 'alias' command in AOS-CX?

Accepted Answer

Creates a shortcut for a long CLI command sequence

Answer

The 'alias' command lets administrators define shorthand keywords that expand to longer CLI commands, improving operational efficiency.

Question 5

Which file transfer protocol is recommended for securely copying configuration files to/from an Aruba AOS-CX switch?

Accepted Answer

SFTP

Answer

SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) is recommended for secure file transfers to and from AOS-CX switches, as it encrypts data in transit.

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