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Your customer currently has Iwo (2) 5406 modular switches with MSTP configured as their core switches. You are proposing a new solution. What would you explain regarding the Aruba CX VSX switch pair when the Primary VSX node is replaced and the system MAC is replaced?
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Kiley
10 months ago
A is definitely wrong, it’s all about the lower ID.
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Aleta
10 months ago
Wait, so the MAC can change just like that?
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Jolene
10 months ago
I disagree, D makes more sense to me.
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Alonso
11 months ago
I’ve always thought the system MAC was fixed, this is interesting!
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Ryan
11 months ago
I think option B is the way to go for retaining the MAC.
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Pamella
11 months ago
I vaguely remember that during the initial configuration, the system MAC is assigned based on the VSX ID, but I’m not clear on how that affects replacements.
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Graciela
11 months ago
I feel like configuring a virtual MAC on the Primary VSX node was mentioned in our study materials, but I’m not confident about when to do it.
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Johnetta
12 months ago
I think I practiced a question where the MAC address was selected from the node with the lower ID, but I can't recall the exact details.
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Yen
12 months ago
I remember something about how the system MAC is assigned based on the VSX ID, but I'm not sure if it's fixed or dynamic.
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Barrett
12 months ago
The key here is understanding the VSX behavior when the primary node is replaced. Option B about configuring the vMAC on the primary node seems like the most straightforward approach to retain the system MAC address. I'll focus on that as my strategy for this question.
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Ariel
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused about the specifics of VSX and how the system MAC is managed. I'll need to review the Aruba CX documentation to make sure I have a solid understanding of the VSX functionality before attempting to answer this question.
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Cletus
1 year ago
Based on the options provided, it looks like I need to focus on how the VSX system MAC is assigned and how it is retained after a hardware replacement. I'll need to carefully consider the differences between the answer choices.
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Leota
1 year ago
Okay, let me think this through. The key is understanding how VSX handles the system MAC address when the primary node is replaced. I'll need to review the VSX configuration options to determine the best approach.
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Rebbeca
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the details about the VSX switch pair and how the system MAC is handled when the primary node is replaced.
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Karina
1 year ago
Wait, we're talking about MAC addresses? I thought this was a question about how to keep my coffee warm during the exam. Clearly, I need to start paying more attention in class.
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Devora
1 year ago
C) Higher ID, eh? Guess the big cheese gets to keep the fancy MAC. Reminds me of that time I tried to upgrade my router and ended up with a new IP address. Not fun.
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Mari
1 year ago
I see both points, but I think option A could also work well if we want the MAC address to be selected from a node with a lower ID.
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Shaquana
1 year ago
A) Lower ID, huh? Sounds like a popularity contest to me. I just want my network to work, no matter who's running the show.
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Dorothy
1 year ago
A) Lower ID, huh? Sounds like a popularity contest to me.
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Maricela
1 year ago
C) During the initial VSX configuration, the system-mac is assigned with a fixed MAC based on VSX ID.
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Alyce
1 year ago
B) Lower ID, huh? Well, it's all about consistency in the network.
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Elza
1 year ago
A) Configure vMAC on the Primary VSX node under VSX to retain MAC after hardware replacement.
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Nobuko
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe option D is more reliable as it assigns a fixed MAC based on VSX ID during initial configuration.
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Jules
1 year ago
D) Ah, that makes sense. The system-mac is assigned during the initial VSX configuration, so it should be consistent even after a hardware replacement.
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Zachary
1 year ago
D) During the initial VSX configuration, the system-mac is assigned with a fixed MAC based on VSX ID.
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Paul
1 year ago
B) Configure vMAC on the Primary VSX node under VSX to retain MAC after hardware replacement.
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Dorothy
1 year ago
A) VSX will select the MAC address from a node that is the lower ID.
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Terrilyn
1 year ago
I think option B is the best choice because it ensures the MAC address is retained after hardware replacement.
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Hildegarde
1 year ago
B) seems like the best option to retain the MAC address after replacing the Primary VSX node. No one wants to deal with network disruptions due to a MAC change.
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Tayna
1 year ago
User 3: Agreed, keeping the MAC address consistent is key for smooth operations.
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Stefan
1 year ago
User 2: Stefan is right, it's important to avoid network disruptions by retaining the MAC address.
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Denae
1 year ago
User 2: Denae is right, it's important to avoid network disruptions.
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Moon
1 year ago
User 1: B) Configure vMAC on the Primary VSX node under VSX to retain MAC after hardware replacement.
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Graham
1 year ago
User 1: B) Configure vMAC on the Primary VSX node under VSX to retain MAC after hardware replacement.