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What are two reasons lo configure PortFast on a switch port attached to an end host? (Choose two.)
Suggested Answer: B, C
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32 comments · newest first
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Leoma
11 months ago
Wait, does it really block other switches? Sounds odd.
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Kiera
11 months ago
It also protects from topology changes, right?
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Peggie
11 months ago
I thought it was just for preventing loops, not this!
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Jarvis
11 months ago
Totally agree, it speeds up the connection process.
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Rebbecca
12 months ago
PortFast helps the port enter forwarding state right away!
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Lynna
12 months ago
I know PortFast prevents the port from participating in Spanning Tree, but I can't remember if that's a main reason or just a side effect.
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Zana
1 year ago
I feel like protecting the port from topology changes was mentioned in class, but I can't recall if that's one of the reasons for PortFast.
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Hoa
1 year ago
I think one reason is to let the port go straight to forwarding state when the host boots up. That sounds familiar from our practice questions.
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Gail
1 year ago
I remember PortFast helps with quicker connections, but I'm not sure if it's about MAC addresses or something else.
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Tawna
1 year ago
This is a good test of my understanding of PortFast and how it's used to optimize the network for end hosts. I'll carefully consider each option.
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Laurel
1 year ago
The question is asking for two reasons, so I'll need to make sure I select the top two most relevant options from the choices provided.
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Kanisha
1 year ago
Okay, I think I got this. PortFast is used to quickly bring up a port connected to an end host, bypassing the normal Spanning Tree Protocol convergence process.
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Viola
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the specifics here. I'll need to review my notes on PortFast and how it impacts the Spanning Tree Protocol.
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Ciara
1 year ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. I'll focus on the key points about PortFast and how it relates to end hosts.
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Paris
2 years ago
I see the benefits of configuring PortFast, but we also need to consider potential security risks of blocking another switch or host from communicating through the port.
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Bambi
2 years ago
Hey, I heard if you configure PortFast, your network becomes 10x faster! Just saying...
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Yuette
2 years ago
I agree with Jani. Enabling immediate forwarding can reduce network downtime and preventing STP participation can improve network performance.
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Janna
2 years ago
E is just plain weird. Blocking another host? What is this, security theater?
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Patrick
2 years ago
D is a bit sus, why would we want to disable Spanning Tree? That's just asking for trouble.
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Karima
2 years ago
B) to protect the operation of the port from topology change processes
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Erin
2 years ago
D is important for certain scenarios, but not always necessary.
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Ernestine
2 years ago
C) to enable the pod to enter the forwarding state immediately when the host boots up
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Pilar
2 years ago
A) to enable the number of MAC addresses learned on the port to l
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Arleen
2 years ago
Yeah, disabling Spanning Tree does seem risky. Let's stick to A and C for PortFast.
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Toi
2 years ago
C) to enable the pod to enter the forwarding state immediately when the host boots up
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Nathan
2 years ago
A) to enable the number of MAC addresses learned on the port to l
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Erasmo
2 years ago
B and C seem like the obvious choices here. Gotta get that host up and running ASAP, right?
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Chantell
2 years ago
Preventing the port from participating in Spanning Tree Protocol operations is also a good reason to configure PortFast.
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Lawanda
2 years ago
Definitely, we want to minimize any downtime for the end host when it boots up.
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Tasia
2 years ago
Yeah, enabling the port to enter forwarding state immediately and protecting it from topology changes are important for end hosts.
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Patria
2 years ago
I agree, B and C are the correct choices for configuring PortFast.
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Jani
2 years ago
I think the reasons to configure PortFast are to enable immediate forwarding when the host boots up and to prevent the port from participating in STP.