Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) — Question 600

What does the destination MAC on the outer MAC header identify in a VXLAN packet?

Answer options

• A. the leaf switch
• B. the next hop
• C. the remote switch
• D. the remote spine

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The destination MAC on the outer MAC header points to the next hop in the network path for the VXLAN packet to be forwarded correctly. The other options, such as the leaf switch, remote switch, and remote spine, refer to specific roles in the network topology but do not describe the purpose of the destination MAC in this context.