Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (ENSDWI) — Question 127

In a Cisco SD-WAN architecture, what is the role of the WAN Edge?

Answer options

• A. It provides orchestration to assist automatic provisioning of WAN Edge routers and overlay
• B. It is the management plane responsible for centralized configuration and monitoring
• C. It is the control plane that builds and maintains network topology
• D. It is the data plane that is responsible for forwarding traffic

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The WAN Edge is primarily responsible for the data plane, which is tasked with forwarding user traffic across the network. Options A, B, and C describe different functionalities that are not related to the WAN Edge's role in traffic handling.