Arista Certified Engineer – Associate (ACE-A) — Question 3

On an Arista switch, which port is used to connect a laptop to the switch for initial configuration or password recovery?

Answer options

• A. Ethernet 1
• B. Console
• C. Management 1
• D. Ethernet 1/1

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as Ethernet 1 is typically used for initial configuration tasks. The Console port is mainly for direct access via a terminal, while Management 1 is used for out-of-band management, and Ethernet 1/1 is a specific interface that may not be designated for initial setup.