Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures (ARCH, legacy) — Question 41

A network engineer is evaluating an architecture that utilizes VSS for the data center module. Which two advantages of using VSS technology are true? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. It removes the need to configure redundant switches with identical policies.
• B. It removes the need for Hot Standby Router Protocol.
• C. It adds arbitrary forwarding topologies on top of a fixed routed underlay topology.
• D. Each switch has a separate control plane.
• E. It is capable of supporting live migration of virtual machines as they move from one physical server to another. AB

Correct answer:

Explanation

The correct answers are A and C. A is accurate because VSS allows for a simplified management of switches by removing the need for redundant configurations. C is also correct as VSS enables more flexible forwarding paths on top of a fixed underlay. Options B, D, and E are incorrect; VSS does not eliminate the need for Hot Standby Router Protocol, each switch shares a control plane in VSS, and live migration capabilities are not inherent to VSS technology.