CCDE: Cisco Certified Design Expert (Practical) — Question 118

Company XYZ needs advice in redesigning their legacy Layer 2 infrastructure. Which technology should be included in the design to minimize or avoid convergence delays due to STP or FHRP and provide a loop-free topology?

Answer options

• A. Use BFD.
• B. Use switch clustering in the core/distribution layer.
• C. Use spanning-tree PortFast.
• D. Use switch clustering in the access layer.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because switch clustering in the core/distribution layer enhances redundancy and minimizes convergence times, preventing loops effectively. Options A, C, and D do not provide the same level of resilience or efficiency in managing convergence delays within the critical network layers.