Discuss Cisco 300-620 Exam Topic 4 Question 97

An engineer configures port-12 on Leaf-101 and Leaf-102 to connect to a new server, SVR-12. The new server will belong to EPG-12 and use encap VLAN-1212. The engineer configured SVR-12 as a VPC member port and statically bound the VPC member port to EPG-12. Which additional step must the engineer take to configure connectivity?

ACreate a VPC Explicit Protection Group for EPG-12 and VLAN-1212.

BAssociate a domain with EPG-12 that is associated with VLAN-1212.

CSelect VLAN-1212 on the EPG-12 Interface Policy Group.

DConfigure an LACP Interface Policy and apply it to EPG-12.

Suggested Answer: B

The engineer configures port 1/2 on Leaf-101 and Leaf-102 to connect to a new server (SVR-12), which belongs to EPG-12 using VLAN-1212 encapsulation. The server is configured as a vPC member port and statically bound to EPG-12. The task is to ensure connectivity, indicating a missing configuration step.

Requirement Analysis

Static binding of a vPC member port to an EPG requires proper VLAN association and domain mapping.

vPC ensures redundancy, and the VLAN (1212) must be allocated and associated with the EPG via a domain (e.g., VMM or physical domain).

Option Evaluation

A . Create a VPC Explicit Protection Group for EPG-12 and VLAN-1212:

vPC Explicit Protection Groups are used for specific vPC configurations, but this is not a standard requirement for EPG binding and VLAN association.

B . Associate a domain with EPG-12 that is associated with VLAN-1212:

Associating a domain (e.g., VMM or physical domain) with EPG-12 and mapping VLAN-1212 ensures the VLAN is allocated and recognized by the fabric for the vPC ports. This is a critical step for static binding to work.

C . Select VLAN-1212 on the EPG-12 Interface Policy Group:

The Interface Policy Group defines port settings, but VLAN selection is managed via the domain association, not the policy group alone. This is insufficient.

D . Configure an LACP Interface Policy and apply it to EPG-12:

LACP is optional for vPC and not required for static EPG binding. The issue is VLAN/domain association, not link aggregation.

Final Answer Justification

B is correct because associating a domain with EPG-12 and VLAN-1212 ensures the fabric recognizes the VLAN encapsulation and applies the EPG configuration to the vPC ports.

Primary Cisco Reference:

Cisco APIC vPC Deployment Guide.

Cisco ACI EPG and Domain Configuration Guide.

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34 comments · newest first

Audria 10 months ago

I thought we were done after binding the port, guess not!

Malcolm 10 months ago

I think option C makes sense too, selecting VLAN on the policy group is crucial.

Paz 10 months ago

Wait, isn't VLAN-1212 already set? Why do we need to associate it again?

Stefany 11 months ago

You need to associate a domain with EPG-12 for VLAN-1212.

Lashaunda 11 months ago

Totally agree, option B is the way to go!

Wilford 11 months ago

I feel like selecting VLAN on the interface policy group is the right move, but I’m not completely confident about it.

Xuan 11 months ago

I’m a bit confused about the VPC protection group. I thought it was important, but I can't recall if it’s necessary for this setup.

Harley 11 months ago

I think we had a practice question similar to this, and I chose to configure the interface policy group. It feels like that might be relevant here too.

Coral 12 months ago

I remember we discussed something about associating VLANs with EPGs in class, but I'm not sure if it's specifically about the domain.

Annmarie 12 months ago

This looks straightforward to me. The server is already statically bound to EPG-12, so the only thing left is to make sure the EPG-12 is properly associated with the right VLAN domain. Option B seems like the correct choice.

Lamonica 1 year ago

Based on the information provided, I think the answer is B. Associating a domain with EPG-12 that is linked to VLAN-1212 seems like the logical next step to ensure the connectivity is properly configured.

Yvonne 1 year ago

I'm a bit confused by the VPC member port configuration. Does that mean I need to do something specific with the VPC setup? I'll need to double-check the ACI documentation on that.

Kanisha 1 year ago

Okay, let's see here. The question mentions configuring a new server, SVR-12, and associating it with EPG-12 and VLAN-1212. I think the key is to make sure the EPG-12 is properly set up and associated with the right domain.

Gabriele 1 year ago

Hmm, this looks like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully review the options and think through the steps required to configure connectivity.

Arthur 1 year ago

Haha, this question is a real head-scratcher. I bet the engineer's like, 'Wait, which button do I press again?' Maybe they need to consult the engineer's handbook - it's gotta be in there somewhere!

Francoise 1 year ago

↳ replying to Arthur

B) Associate a domain with EPG-12 that is associated with VLAN-1212.

Abraham 1 year ago

↳ replying to Arthur

A) Create a VPC Explicit Protection Group for EPG-12 and VLAN-1212.

Elli 1 year ago

You guys are overthinking this. The answer is clearly D. Configure an LACP Interface Policy and apply it to EPG-12. That's the way to get the connectivity working, no doubt about it.

Kiley 1 year ago

↳ replying to Elli

You guys are overthinking this. The answer is clearly D) Configure an LACP Interface Policy and apply it to EPG-12.

Arlene 1 year ago

↳ replying to Elli

Actually, I'm pretty sure it's C) Select VLAN-1212 on the EPG-12 Interface Policy Group.

Katina 1 year ago

↳ replying to Elli

No, I believe it's B) Associate a domain with EPG-12 that is associated with VLAN-1212.

Caprice 1 year ago

↳ replying to Elli

I think the answer is A) Create a VPC Explicit Protection Group for EPG-12 and VLAN-1212.

Jani 1 year ago

I think D) Configure an LACP Interface Policy and apply it to EPG-12 could also be a valid step for connectivity.

Linn 1 year ago

Hold up, what if the engineer already did that? I reckon the additional step is to create a VPC Explicit Protection Group for EPG-12 and VLAN-1212. That's option A, and it makes sense to me.

Vanesa 1 year ago

↳ replying to Linn

Yeah, that makes sense. It's important to ensure the connectivity is properly configured.

James 1 year ago

↳ replying to Linn

I think you're right, creating a VPC Explicit Protection Group for EPG-12 and VLAN-1212 seems like the next step.

Lemuel 1 year ago

But wouldn't selecting VLAN-1212 on the EPG-12 Interface Policy Group also be necessary?

Clorinda 1 year ago

Nah, I disagree. I think the answer is C. Selecting VLAN-1212 on the EPG-12 Interface Policy Group is the way to go. That's the most straightforward solution.

Carmen 1 year ago

Hmm, I think the correct answer is B. We need to associate a domain with EPG-12 that is associated with VLAN-1212. That's the key to configuring the connectivity, right?

Dortha 1 year ago

↳ replying to Carmen

User3: I agree with User2, A seems to be the right choice for configuring connectivity in this scenario.

Jesus 1 year ago

↳ replying to Carmen

User2: No, I believe the answer is A. We need to create a VPC Explicit Protection Group for EPG-12 and VLAN-1212.

Leota 1 year ago

↳ replying to Carmen

User1: I think the correct answer is B. We need to associate a domain with EPG-12 that is associated with VLAN-1212.

Georgene 1 year ago

I disagree, I believe the correct answer is B) Associate a domain with EPG-12 that is associated with VLAN-1212.

Lemuel 1 year ago

I think the answer is A) Create a VPC Explicit Protection Group for EPG-12 and VLAN-1212.

Cisco 300-620 Exam - Topic 4 Question 97 Discussion