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HPE7-A03 Exam - Topic 4 Question 10 Discussion

Actual exam question for HP's HPE7-A03 exam
Question #: 10
Topic #: 4
[All HPE7-A03 Questions]

'Don't Buy at Us' is a US-based retail company that is expanding Into Europe. They are expanding into EMEA with a regional headquarters called HQ2 inside The Netherlands.

Their US-based headquarters HQ1 was refreshed last year based on the Aruba ESP architecture. You have treated the design for HQ? based on the same design as HQ1. a two-tier architecture. The high level is shown below.

Switch BOM for this project based on Two Tier:

Collapsed Core: 2 x Aruba 8360-16Y2C in VSX (ISL 2 ICOG0E DAC)

Access Slack: 10 x Slack of Aruba 6200F 48G Class4 PoE 4SFP- 740W each stack has A members. VSF

with 10GbE VSF links) 12 x 10GbE uplink pet stack)

During the presentation of your design to the CTO of 'Don't Buy at Us' you were informed about the updated fiber infrastructure that Don't Buy at Us' has installed in HQ2.

The core stack is Installed in the MDF and per IOF there is one access stack installed. Based on best practice, what is the most cost-effective update to the switch BOM?

A)

B)

C)

D)

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Suggested Answer: B

Option B is the most cost-effective solution, as it does not include long-range optics, which are unnecessary given the distances and fiber types specified. The 10GbE-SR optics are suitable for short-range connections up to 300 meters over OM3 fiber and would cover the needs of the longest fiber run mentioned, which is 250 meters. The 10GbE-LRM optics, while capable of reaching up to 220 meters over OM2 fiber, would not be necessary as the longest OM2 run is 71 meters, which is within the range of standard 10GbE-SR optics. Thus, Option B provides the required connectivity without incurring additional costs for long-range optics that are not needed given the fiber infrastructure of HQ2.


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Casey
3 months ago
The updated fiber infrastructure is a game changer for them!
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An
3 months ago
I disagree, I think Option D has better specs for the price.
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Stevie
3 months ago
Wait, are they really using the same design as HQ1? Seems risky!
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Lonna
4 months ago
I think Option B looks like the best choice here.
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Brynn
4 months ago
HQ2 in the Netherlands? That's a smart move!
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Amos
4 months ago
I feel like I need to double-check the VSF configurations. I hope I remember correctly which option supports the best scalability for HQ2.
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Aaron
4 months ago
I think we practiced a similar question where the focus was on optimizing the access layer. I wonder if that applies here too.
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Jestine
4 months ago
I'm a bit unsure about the specifics of the cost-effective updates. Was it option B that had the best balance of performance and cost?
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Anjelica
5 months ago
I remember we discussed the importance of aligning the switch BOM with the updated fiber infrastructure. I think that could help narrow down the options.
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Hillary
5 months ago
I feel pretty confident about this one. The key is identifying the most cost-effective solution given the updated fiber layout.
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Amie
5 months ago
This is a lot of information to process. I'm going to make sure I understand the current design and the new fiber infrastructure before deciding on the best update.
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Lettie
5 months ago
Okay, I see the four options presented. I'll need to analyze each one to determine which best fits the requirements and constraints mentioned.
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Roxane
5 months ago
Hmm, the fiber infrastructure update is an important detail. I'll need to consider how that impacts the most cost-effective switch BOM.
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Isadora
5 months ago
This looks like a complex networking question, but I think I can break it down step-by-step. Let me review the details carefully.
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Arletta
5 months ago
I think the key here is to find the report type that will show the solicitor for each donation. The question mentions soft credits, so I'm guessing that's the connection we need to look for.
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Dexter
5 months ago
I think the key here is to plan ahead. Scheduling a maintenance window would be the responsible first step to ensure minimal disruption to the users.
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Nelida
5 months ago
I think short video clips and line graphs could effectively show client progress. That seemed to be a common approach in past practice questions.
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Buck
5 months ago
The key here is to focus on the specific statements about their roles and interactions. I'll read through the options closely.
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Gail
5 months ago
Tricky question! I'll break it down step by step and check my workings against the multiple choice options.
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Jose
2 years ago
Alright, let's see here... Ah, I see, the key is the updated fiber infrastructure. Option C definitely makes the most sense – fewer switches, less complexity, and it still meets the requirements. Nice and clean.
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Stephaine
2 years ago
Agreed, Option C keeps it simple and efficient. Less switches, less complexity.
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Fausto
2 years ago
Option C is definitely the way to go. It's the most cost-effective update.
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Jeannine
2 years ago
Wait, did they say 'Don't Buy at Us'? I'm sorry, but I can't take this question seriously. That's the worst company name I've ever heard. I'm just going to go with whatever option has the funniest sounding equipment.
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Sommer
2 years ago
Definitely, let's go with Option B because it sounds the silliest.
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Iraida
2 years ago
I agree, it's pretty bad. Let's just pick the funniest sounding equipment option.
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Sabine
2 years ago
I know, right? 'Don't Buy at Us' is a terrible name.
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Lavonna
2 years ago
Hmm, I'm not so sure. Option B might be a bit overkill, but it does give you more redundancy and flexibility down the line. Gotta weigh the trade-offs, you know?
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Minna
2 years ago
I agree. Option A looks like it could be the best choice based on the updated fiber infrastructure.
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Marsha
2 years ago
I think we should consider the most cost-effective update to the switch BOM.
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Gearldine
2 years ago
Option C looks like the most cost-effective solution here. Fewer switches, less cabling, and it still meets the requirements. Seems like a no-brainer to me.
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Brice
2 years ago
Yeah, Option C definitely stands out as the most cost-effective solution.
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Werner
2 years ago
I agree, Option C seems like the best choice for this scenario.
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Truman
2 years ago
Yeah, Option C definitely stands out as the most efficient solution. It's a no-brainer.
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Sunshine
2 years ago
Definitely, Option C is the most efficient solution. It's a smart choice for the switch BOM update.
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Ryan
2 years ago
I agree, Option C seems like the best choice. It's cost-effective and meets the requirements.
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Shelton
2 years ago
I think Option C is the way to go as well. It's a no-brainer with fewer switches and less cabling.
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Eden
2 years ago
I agree, Option C seems like the best choice. It's cost-effective and meets the requirements.
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