Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) — Question 180

What function does VXLAN perform in a Cisco SD-Access deployment?

Answer options

• A. policy plane forwarding
• B. control plane forwarding
• C. data plane forwarding
• D. systems management and orchestration

Correct answer: C

Explanation

VXLAN is primarily responsible for data plane forwarding, which allows for the encapsulation of Layer 2 frames within Layer 3 packets, enabling scalability and flexibility in network virtualization. The other options refer to different functions; the policy plane is related to security and policy management, the control plane handles routing and signaling, and systems management and orchestration pertains to overall network management rather than data transmission.