HP Exam HPE6-A72 Topic 6 Question 88 Discussion

Actual exam question for HP's HPE6-A72 exam

Question #: 88
Topic #: 6

Which statement is correct regarding powering an Aruba Access Point?

APoE or PoE+ is only used with Ethernet that is carried over multi-mode fiber cabling.

BUsing switchports for this reason is unnecessary, because Aruba Access Points typically use an AC to DC
power adapter to draw power.

CPoE or PoE+ enabled switchports are rarely used given concerns about causing electrical interference, with the data also carried over Ethernet cabling.

DMost administrators use PoE or PoE+ enabled switchports to provide both Ethernet connectivity and power to the AP.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Vanda at Jun 15, 2025, 08:39 PM

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Carissa

25 days ago

Option B is just plain wrong. Aruba APs definitely use PoE, not AC adapters. Where did they get that idea?

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Keena

7 hours ago

I think option D is the correct statement. Most administrators do use PoE enabled switchports for Aruba APs.

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Sonia

6 days ago

I agree, option B is definitely incorrect. Aruba APs do use PoE for power.

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Stefania

1 months ago

Haha, yeah, who wants to deal with those bulky power bricks? PoE is the way to go, saves a lot of clutter under the desk.

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Lajuana

14 days ago

A) Most administrators use PoE or PoE+ enabled switchports to provide both Ethernet connectivity and power to the AP.

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Lizbeth

1 months ago

But using PoE switchports is more convenient and efficient, especially for managing multiple APs.

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Son

1 months ago

I disagree, I believe B is the correct option. Aruba APs usually come with a power adapter.

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Roosevelt

2 months ago

I agree with Lucina. Most network administrators prefer the convenience of PoE or PoE+ to power the APs and avoid the hassle of separate power adapters.

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