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HPE7-A01 Exam - Topic 6 Question 45 Discussion

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?
D) During the initial VSX configuration, the system-mac is assigned with a fixed MAC based on VSX ID.
A) VSX will select the MAC address from a node that is the lower ID.
B) Configure vMAC on the Primary VSX node under VSX to retain MAC after hardware replacement.
C) VSX will select the MAC address from a node that is a higher ID.

HPE7-A01 Exam - Topic 6 Question 45 Discussion

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Question #: 45
Topic #: 6
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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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Suggested Answer: D

The system-mac command is used to configure a fixed MAC address for the VSX system. This MAC address is used as the source MAC address for all routed traffic from the VSX node.The system-mac command is highly recommended for preventing traffic disruptions when the primary VSX switch restores after the secondary VSX switch, such as during a primary switch hardware replacement or a power outage2. During the initial VSX configuration, the system-mac is assigned with a fixed MAC based on VSX ID.The system-mac command can be used to change this default MAC address if needed2. Therefore, answer D is correct.


by Rosio at Jul 10, 2025, 10:39 AM

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Kiley
6 months ago
A is definitely wrong, it’s all about the lower ID.
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Aleta
6 months ago
Wait, so the MAC can change just like that?
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Jolene
6 months ago
I disagree, D makes more sense to me.
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Alonso
6 months ago
I’ve always thought the system MAC was fixed, this is interesting!
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Ryan
6 months ago
I think option B is the way to go for retaining the MAC.
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Pamella
7 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
7 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
7 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
7 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
7 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
8 months 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
8 months 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
8 months 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
8 months 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
10 months 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
10 months 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
10 months 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
10 months 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
9 months ago
A) Lower ID, huh? Sounds like a popularity contest to me.
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Maricela
9 months 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
9 months ago
B) Lower ID, huh? Well, it's all about consistency in the network.
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Elza
10 months ago
A) Configure vMAC on the Primary VSX node under VSX to retain MAC after hardware replacement.
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Nobuko
10 months 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
10 months 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
9 months 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
9 months ago
B) Configure vMAC on the Primary VSX node under VSX to retain MAC after hardware replacement.
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Dorothy
10 months ago
A) VSX will select the MAC address from a node that is the lower ID.
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Terrilyn
11 months 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
11 months 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
10 months ago
User 3: Agreed, keeping the MAC address consistent is key for smooth operations.
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Stefan
10 months ago
User 2: Stefan is right, it's important to avoid network disruptions by retaining the MAC address.
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Denae
10 months ago
User 2: Denae is right, it's important to avoid network disruptions.
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Moon
10 months ago
User 1: B) Configure vMAC on the Primary VSX node under VSX to retain MAC after hardware replacement.
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Graham
10 months ago
User 1: B) Configure vMAC on the Primary VSX node under VSX to retain MAC after hardware replacement.
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