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Refer to the exhibit.
Fiber links are provisioned directly between the spine and leaf switches in the given LAN topology A/30 prefix has been configured over each fiber link to provide underlay connectivity for a VXLAN network. The network-engineering team must update the network configuration to provide the shortest possible convergence time if a fiber link is cut. Which action must the team take to meet the requirement?
Suggested Answer: B
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36 comments · newest first
JA
Jarvis
11 months ago
Definitely agree with B, it's a game changer!
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Shantell
11 months ago
ECMP won't help with convergence time, just load balancing.
CL
Clay
11 months ago
Wait, can BFD really speed things up that much?
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Deonna
11 months ago
I think A is a solid choice too.
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Gracia
12 months ago
BFD is the way to go for fast convergence!
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Jutta
12 months ago
ECMP could be useful, but I feel like it’s more about load balancing than convergence. I’m leaning towards BFD for this one.
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Lynelle
1 year ago
UDLD sounds familiar, but I don't recall it being directly related to convergence times. I might be mixing it up with something else.
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Paulina
1 year ago
I think enabling BFD on the /30 links could really help with reducing convergence time, but I need to double-check the specifics.
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Meaghan
1 year ago
I remember we discussed OSPF point-to-point networks in class, but I'm not sure if that's the best option for fast convergence.
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Verona
1 year ago
I think the answer is B - enabling BFD. That's going to give you the quickest failover times compared to the other options, which are more focused on redundancy than pure speed of convergence.
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Regenia
1 year ago
I'm not totally sure about this one. The OSPF point-to-point and ECMP options seem interesting, but I'm not confident I fully understand how they would impact convergence time in this scenario.
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Dahlia
1 year ago
Okay, I've got this. Enabling BFD on the /30 links is definitely the way to go. That will provide the fastest failure detection and convergence when a link goes down.
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Hobert
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused by the different protocol options here. I'll need to think through the pros and cons of each one to determine which is the best fit for the requirement of shortest convergence time.
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Arminda
1 year ago
This seems like a pretty straightforward question about optimizing convergence time in a VXLAN network. I think the key is to look at the options and figure out which one will provide the fastest failover.
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Callie
2 years ago
I'm just going to go with B and hope the network team doesn't cut the fiber links with scissors. That would be a real plot twist!
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Audria
2 years ago
That's a good point, Kanisha. ECMP could be a good option too.
ST
Stanford
2 years ago
C? What is UDLD? Sounds like something you'd find in a technology-themed comedy show.
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Ligia
1 year ago
C) Enable UDLD on the GO links
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Cassandra
1 year ago
B) Enable BFD on the/30 links
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Xuan
2 years ago
A) Configure the /30 links as OSPF point-to-point networks
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Kanisha
2 years ago
But wouldn't configuring ECMP on the /30 links also help with load balancing and faster convergence?
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Laurel
2 years ago
I agree with Audria. BFD will help detect link failures quickly.
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Audria
2 years ago
I think we should enable BFD on the /30 links for faster convergence.
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Tegan
2 years ago
D is interesting, but ECMP might not be the best fit for a single fiber link topology. I'd go with B or A.
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Shaun
2 years ago
A is also a good option. Configuring the /30 links as OSPF point-to-point networks can reduce the convergence time as well.
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Denny
2 years ago
User 3: I agree, both options seem like they would help improve convergence time.
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Dong
2 years ago
User 2: A is also a good option. Configuring the /30 links as OSPF point-to-point networks can reduce the convergence time as well.
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Donte
2 years ago
User 1: I think enabling BFD on the /30 links is the best option.
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Ollie
2 years ago
B seems like the right choice. Enabling BFD on the /30 links will provide the fastest convergence time in case of a fiber cut.
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Man
2 years ago
Configuring the /30 links as OSPF point-to-point networks might add more complexity to the setup.
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Carey
2 years ago
UDLD on the GO links could also be a good option to ensure link integrity.
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Christene
2 years ago
I think we should also consider configuring ECMP on the /30 links for better redundancy.
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Paulene
2 years ago
User 3: Yes, BFD is the way to go for fast recovery in case of a fiber link failure.
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Antione
2 years ago
User 2: I agree, enabling BFD on the /30 links will ensure quick convergence.
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Weldon
2 years ago
Agreed, enabling BFD on the /30 links will definitely help with faster convergence.
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Verona
2 years ago
User 1: I think B is the best option.