Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures (ARCH, legacy) — Question 9

During the design of a new data center, a company requires that access switches be placed near servers without requiring a one-to-one ratio of switches to network racks. Which switch layout must be used?

Answer options

• A. end ofrow
• B. top of rack
• C. integrated
• D. centralized

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, top of rack, which allows multiple servers to connect to a single switch, thereby eliminating the need for a one-to-one ratio. Options A and D do not provide the necessary proximity and flexibility, while C, integrated, typically refers to a combination of functions rather than a physical layout that meets the specified requirement.