HPE7-A08 Exam - Topic 4 Question 13 Discussion

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Question #: 13
Topic #: 4

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Which data format do CX switches support for the REST API?

AXML

BYAML

CJSON

DSOAP

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Suggested Answer: C

The Aruba CX switches REST API supports the JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) data format for both requests and responses. JSON is widely adopted for REST APIs due to its lightweight and readable format.

XML and YAML are not supported for REST API on CX switches.

SOAP is a different protocol not used by Aruba CX REST API.

Therefore, JSON is the correct and supported data format.

ArubaOS-CX REST API User Guide

HPE Aruba Networking Developer Portal

Aruba CX Switch API Documentation

by Antonio at Apr 07, 2026, 05:52 AM

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Chantay

1 month ago

Totally agree, it's definitely JSON!

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Wilda

1 month ago

CX switches support JSON for the REST API.

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Linwood

2 months ago

SOAP seems outdated for REST APIs, so I’m pretty confident it’s not the answer, but I can’t remember the specifics of the other options.

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Evette

2 months ago

I’m leaning towards JSON as well, but I vaguely recall something about YAML being used in other contexts.

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Josephine

2 months ago

I remember practicing a question about data formats, and I feel like XML was mentioned, but it might not be the right answer here.

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Erasmo

2 months ago

I think CX switches primarily use JSON for the REST API, but I’m not entirely sure.

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