CCDE Practical Exam — Question 25

What is the advantage of implementing an active-active firewall cluster that is stretched across separate pods when anycast services are configured?

Answer options

• A. A different MAC/IP combination can be configured for the firewall in each pod.
• B. The local pod anycast node is preferred by the local spines.
• C. A cluster can be deployed in transparent mode across pods.
• D. Local traffic in a pod is load-balanced between the clustered firewalls.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because having a unique MAC/IP configuration for each pod allows for better traffic management and routing efficiency. Option B is incorrect as it pertains to preference rather than configuration benefits, while C and D don't address the advantages of MAC/IP combinations across pods.