Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) — Question 927

Which VXLAN component is used to encapsulate and decapsulate Ethernet frames?

Answer options

• A. VNI
• B. GRE
• C. VTEP
• D. EVPN

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, VTEP (VXLAN Tunnel Endpoint), which is specifically designed to handle the encapsulation and decapsulation of Ethernet frames within the VXLAN protocol. Options A (VNI) and D (EVPN) refer to identifiers and control planes, respectively, while B (GRE) is a different tunneling protocol and not directly related to VXLAN's encapsulation processes.