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Question 210

A first repair attempt for this situation failed: A link aggregation group contains two ports but only one member forwards traffic. The review found the mistaken approach of combining members with mismatched peer aggregation identities. Which targeted recovery action BEST restores the intended design?

  1. Correct MST region inconsistency and restore a loop-free topology
  2. Repair the stack adjacency and restore the approved member order
  3. Remove the incompatible member, align both peers and rejoin it
  4. Add only required VLAN 30 membership and verify both ends

Explanation

Correct Answer

C:

Remove the incompatible member, align both peers and rejoin it. This addresses the observed risk rather than hiding its symptoms. Confirm the repair when both eligible member links join one operational aggregate without instability.

Incorrect Answers

A:

This remediation choice fits a different situation: Two access layers see periodic Layer 2 loops after a redundant cable is installed. It does not resolve the stated failure mode. For this case, the decisive remediation choice is to remove the incompatible member, align both peers and rejoin it.

B:

This remediation choice fits a different situation: A department wants multiple 6300 access switches to behave as one manageable stack. It does not resolve the stated failure mode. For this case, the decisive remediation choice is to remove the incompatible member, align both peers and rejoin it.

D:

This remediation choice fits a different situation: Two switches must exchange VLAN 20 and VLAN 30 but a user in VLAN 30 cannot cross the uplink. It does not resolve the stated failure mode. For this case, the decisive remediation choice is to remove the incompatible member, align both peers and rejoin it.

Question 211

An HPE Aruba Networking engineer faces this wired-network scenario: A department wants multiple 6300 access switches to behave as one manageable stack. Which implementation action BEST addresses the requirement?

  1. Configure the VSX LAG consistently on supported peers and validate the ISL and keepalive paths
  2. Configure a consistent MSTP region and root strategy for the bridged topology
  3. Configure the trunk's allowed VLANs and native VLAN deliberately on both ends
  4. Deploy a supported VSF topology with defined conductor, standby and member links

Explanation

Correct Answer

D:

VSF joins compatible physical members into a managed switch stack. The targeted implementation is to deploy a supported VSF topology with defined conductor, standby and member links. The deployment succeeds when the stack presents one intended management plane and survives member failover.

Incorrect Answers

A:

This implementation choice fits a different situation: Two aggregation switches use VSX, but a downstream dual-homed LAG drops on peer failure. It does not resolve the stated failure mode. For this case, the decisive implementation choice is to deploy a supported VSF topology with defined conductor, standby and member links.

B:

This implementation choice fits a different situation: Two access layers see periodic Layer 2 loops after a redundant cable is installed. It does not resolve the stated failure mode. For this case, the decisive implementation choice is to deploy a supported VSF topology with defined conductor, standby and member links.

C:

This implementation choice fits a different situation: Two switches must exchange VLAN 20 and VLAN 30 but a user in VLAN 30 cannot cross the uplink. It does not resolve the stated failure mode. For this case, the decisive implementation choice is to deploy a supported VSF topology with defined conductor, standby and member links.

Question 212

After implementing the approved change — Deploy a supported VSF topology with defined conductor, standby and member links — for this scenario: A department wants multiple 6300 access switches to behave as one manageable stack. Which observed result BEST verifies the outcome?

  1. The downstream device keeps connectivity through the surviving peer
  2. The stack presents one intended management plane and survives member failover
  3. The network has a stable root and blocks redundant Layer 2 paths as intended
  4. A tagged VLAN 30 test passes across the inter-switch uplink

Explanation

Correct Answer

B:

The stack presents one intended management plane and survives member failover. This is the observable acceptance evidence for the decision to deploy a supported VSF topology with defined conductor, standby and member links. It demonstrates the principle that vSF joins compatible physical members into a managed switch stack.

Incorrect Answers

A:

This verification choice fits a different situation: Two aggregation switches use VSX, but a downstream dual-homed LAG drops on peer failure. It does not resolve the stated failure mode. For this case, the decisive verification choice is to the stack presents one intended management plane and survives member failover.

C:

This verification choice fits a different situation: Two access layers see periodic Layer 2 loops after a redundant cable is installed. It does not resolve the stated failure mode. For this case, the decisive verification choice is to the stack presents one intended management plane and survives member failover.

D:

This verification choice fits a different situation: Two switches must exchange VLAN 20 and VLAN 30 but a user in VLAN 30 cannot cross the uplink. It does not resolve the stated failure mode. For this case, the decisive verification choice is to the stack presents one intended management plane and survives member failover.

Question 213

An HPE Aruba Networking design review examines: A department wants multiple 6300 access switches to behave as one manageable stack. Which technical principle BEST explains the required approach?

  1. VSX multi-chassis LAG operation depends on peer and downstream consistency
  2. LACP negotiation and member consistency determine usable bundle capacity
  3. A trunk forwards only VLANs permitted by its effective membership
  4. VSF joins compatible physical members into a managed switch stack

Explanation

Correct Answer

D:

VSF joins compatible physical members into a managed switch stack. The case therefore calls for this specifically controlled action: deploy a supported VSF topology with defined conductor, standby and member links. The acceptance evidence is that the stack presents one intended management plane and survives member failover.

Incorrect Answers

A:

This principle choice fits a different situation: Two aggregation switches use VSX, but a downstream dual-homed LAG drops on peer failure. It does not resolve the stated failure mode. For this case, the decisive principle choice is to vSF joins compatible physical members into a managed switch stack.

B:

This principle choice fits a different situation: A link aggregation group contains two ports but only one member forwards traffic. It does not resolve the stated failure mode. For this case, the decisive principle choice is to vSF joins compatible physical members into a managed switch stack.

C:

This principle choice fits a different situation: Two switches must exchange VLAN 20 and VLAN 30 but a user in VLAN 30 cannot cross the uplink. It does not resolve the stated failure mode. For this case, the decisive principle choice is to vSF joins compatible physical members into a managed switch stack.

Question 214

A risk review for the following wired-network case asks what should be avoided: A department wants multiple 6300 access switches to behave as one manageable stack. Which assumption creates the GREATEST implementation risk?

  1. Disabling STP to make every link forward simultaneously
  2. Treating a VSF stack as two independent VSX control planes
  3. Combining members with mismatched peer aggregation identities
  4. Enabling independent unrelated LACP groups and calling them a VSX LAG

Explanation

Correct Answer

B:

Treating a VSF stack as two independent VSX control planes. That shortcut fails because vSF joins compatible physical members into a managed switch stack. Instead, the appropriate approach is to deploy a supported VSF topology with defined conductor, standby and member links.

Incorrect Answers

A:

This misconception choice fits a different situation: Two access layers see periodic Layer 2 loops after a redundant cable is installed. It does not resolve the stated failure mode. For this case, the decisive misconception choice is to treating a VSF stack as two independent VSX control planes.

C:

This misconception choice fits a different situation: A link aggregation group contains two ports but only one member forwards traffic. It does not resolve the stated failure mode. For this case, the decisive misconception choice is to treating a VSF stack as two independent VSX control planes.

D:

This misconception choice fits a different situation: Two aggregation switches use VSX, but a downstream dual-homed LAG drops on peer failure. It does not resolve the stated failure mode. For this case, the decisive misconception choice is to treating a VSF stack as two independent VSX control planes.

Question 215

Before changing switch configuration, an engineer investigates: A department wants multiple 6300 access switches to behave as one manageable stack. Which FIRST check is most useful for isolating the cause?

  1. Inspect MST region name, revision, VLAN mappings and root path
  2. Inspect peer state, VSX synchronization and LACP status on both sides
  3. Inspect LACP actor and partner data, member status and port settings
  4. Inspect VSF member states, stack links and role election

Explanation

Correct Answer

D:

Inspect VSF member states, stack links and role election. This first check isolates the relevant mechanism without an untested configuration change. It tests the rule that vSF joins compatible physical members into a managed switch stack.

Incorrect Answers

A:

This diagnostic choice fits a different situation: Two access layers see periodic Layer 2 loops after a redundant cable is installed. It does not resolve the stated failure mode. For this case, the decisive diagnostic choice is to inspect VSF member states, stack links and role election.

B:

This diagnostic choice fits a different situation: Two aggregation switches use VSX, but a downstream dual-homed LAG drops on peer failure. It does not resolve the stated failure mode. For this case, the decisive diagnostic choice is to inspect VSF member states, stack links and role election.

C:

This diagnostic choice fits a different situation: A link aggregation group contains two ports but only one member forwards traffic. It does not resolve the stated failure mode. For this case, the decisive diagnostic choice is to inspect VSF member states, stack links and role election.

Question 216

An implementation change is planned for: A department wants multiple 6300 access switches to behave as one manageable stack. Which preventive control BEST reduces unnecessary outage and security risk?

  1. Stage a failover test with independent peer paths
  2. Plan standby member placement and isolated stacking paths
  3. Validate an end-to-end VLAN propagation matrix in staging
  4. Use documented matched speed and trunk policy for the bundle

Explanation

Correct Answer

B:

Plan standby member placement and isolated stacking paths. This safeguard is appropriate before the change to deploy a supported VSF topology with defined conductor, standby and member links; it reduces exposure to the mistake of treating a VSF stack as two independent VSX control planes.

Incorrect Answers

A:

This prevention choice fits a different situation: Two aggregation switches use VSX, but a downstream dual-homed LAG drops on peer failure. It does not resolve the stated failure mode. For this case, the decisive prevention choice is to plan standby member placement and isolated stacking paths.

C:

This prevention choice fits a different situation: Two switches must exchange VLAN 20 and VLAN 30 but a user in VLAN 30 cannot cross the uplink. It does not resolve the stated failure mode. For this case, the decisive prevention choice is to plan standby member placement and isolated stacking paths.

D:

This prevention choice fits a different situation: A link aggregation group contains two ports but only one member forwards traffic. It does not resolve the stated failure mode. For this case, the decisive prevention choice is to plan standby member placement and isolated stacking paths.

Question 217

A first repair attempt for this situation failed: A department wants multiple 6300 access switches to behave as one manageable stack. The review found the mistaken approach of treating a VSF stack as two independent VSX control planes. Which targeted recovery action BEST restores the intended design?

  1. Repair the stack adjacency and restore the approved member order
  2. Correct the VSX configuration and resynchronize before retesting failover
  3. Add only required VLAN 30 membership and verify both ends
  4. Remove the incompatible member, align both peers and rejoin it

Explanation

Correct Answer

A:

Repair the stack adjacency and restore the approved member order. This addresses the observed risk rather than hiding its symptoms. Confirm the repair when the stack presents one intended management plane and survives member failover.

Incorrect Answers

B:

This remediation choice fits a different situation: Two aggregation switches use VSX, but a downstream dual-homed LAG drops on peer failure. It does not resolve the stated failure mode. For this case, the decisive remediation choice is to repair the stack adjacency and restore the approved member order.

C:

This remediation choice fits a different situation: Two switches must exchange VLAN 20 and VLAN 30 but a user in VLAN 30 cannot cross the uplink. It does not resolve the stated failure mode. For this case, the decisive remediation choice is to repair the stack adjacency and restore the approved member order.

D:

This remediation choice fits a different situation: A link aggregation group contains two ports but only one member forwards traffic. It does not resolve the stated failure mode. For this case, the decisive remediation choice is to repair the stack adjacency and restore the approved member order.

Question 218

An HPE Aruba Networking engineer faces this wired-network scenario: Two aggregation switches use VSX, but a downstream dual-homed LAG drops on peer failure. Which implementation action BEST addresses the requirement?

  1. Configure a consistent MSTP region and root strategy for the bridged topology
  2. Configure the VSX LAG consistently on supported peers and validate the ISL and keepalive paths
  3. Align LACP configuration, port compatibility and the peer's aggregation settings
  4. Deploy a supported VSF topology with defined conductor, standby and member links

Explanation

Correct Answer

B:

VSX multi-chassis LAG operation depends on peer and downstream consistency. The targeted implementation is to configure the VSX LAG consistently on supported peers and validate the ISL and keepalive paths. The deployment succeeds when the downstream device keeps connectivity through the surviving peer.

Incorrect Answers

A:

This implementation choice fits a different situation: Two access layers see periodic Layer 2 loops after a redundant cable is installed. It does not resolve the stated failure mode. For this case, the decisive implementation choice is to configure the VSX LAG consistently on supported peers and validate the ISL and keepalive paths.

C:

This implementation choice fits a different situation: A link aggregation group contains two ports but only one member forwards traffic. It does not resolve the stated failure mode. For this case, the decisive implementation choice is to configure the VSX LAG consistently on supported peers and validate the ISL and keepalive paths.

D:

This implementation choice fits a different situation: A department wants multiple 6300 access switches to behave as one manageable stack. It does not resolve the stated failure mode. For this case, the decisive implementation choice is to configure the VSX LAG consistently on supported peers and validate the ISL and keepalive paths.

Question 219

After implementing the approved change — Configure the VSX LAG consistently on supported peers and validate the ISL and keepalive paths — for this scenario: Two aggregation switches use VSX, but a downstream dual-homed LAG drops on peer failure. Which observed result BEST verifies the outcome?

  1. Both eligible member links join one operational aggregate without instability
  2. A tagged VLAN 30 test passes across the inter-switch uplink
  3. The network has a stable root and blocks redundant Layer 2 paths as intended
  4. The downstream device keeps connectivity through the surviving peer

Explanation

Correct Answer

D:

The downstream device keeps connectivity through the surviving peer. This is the observable acceptance evidence for the decision to configure the VSX LAG consistently on supported peers and validate the ISL and keepalive paths. It demonstrates the principle that vSX multi-chassis LAG operation depends on peer and downstream consistency.

Incorrect Answers

A:

This verification choice fits a different situation: A link aggregation group contains two ports but only one member forwards traffic. It does not resolve the stated failure mode. For this case, the decisive verification choice is to the downstream device keeps connectivity through the surviving peer.

B:

This verification choice fits a different situation: Two switches must exchange VLAN 20 and VLAN 30 but a user in VLAN 30 cannot cross the uplink. It does not resolve the stated failure mode. For this case, the decisive verification choice is to the downstream device keeps connectivity through the surviving peer.

C:

This verification choice fits a different situation: Two access layers see periodic Layer 2 loops after a redundant cable is installed. It does not resolve the stated failure mode. For this case, the decisive verification choice is to the downstream device keeps connectivity through the surviving peer.

Question 220

An HPE Aruba Networking design review examines: Two aggregation switches use VSX, but a downstream dual-homed LAG drops on peer failure. Which technical principle BEST explains the required approach?

  1. Spanning-tree control is required when redundant bridged links can form loops
  2. VSX multi-chassis LAG operation depends on peer and downstream consistency
  3. LACP negotiation and member consistency determine usable bundle capacity
  4. A trunk forwards only VLANs permitted by its effective membership

Explanation

Correct Answer

B:

VSX multi-chassis LAG operation depends on peer and downstream consistency. The case therefore calls for this specifically controlled action: configure the VSX LAG consistently on supported peers and validate the ISL and keepalive paths. The acceptance evidence is that the downstream device keeps connectivity through the surviving peer.

Incorrect Answers

A:

This principle choice fits a different situation: Two access layers see periodic Layer 2 loops after a redundant cable is installed. It does not resolve the stated failure mode. For this case, the decisive principle choice is to vSX multi-chassis LAG operation depends on peer and downstream consistency.

C:

This principle choice fits a different situation: A link aggregation group contains two ports but only one member forwards traffic. It does not resolve the stated failure mode. For this case, the decisive principle choice is to vSX multi-chassis LAG operation depends on peer and downstream consistency.

D:

This principle choice fits a different situation: Two switches must exchange VLAN 20 and VLAN 30 but a user in VLAN 30 cannot cross the uplink. It does not resolve the stated failure mode. For this case, the decisive principle choice is to vSX multi-chassis LAG operation depends on peer and downstream consistency.


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