Dell EMC Associate – Midrange Storage — Question 24

What accurately describes the comparison between stacking and VLT?

Answer options

• A. VLT allows for more physical devices to appear as one virtual device than stacking does.
• B. Stacked switches share a common control plane while VLT peers maintain their own control plane.
• C. Stacked switches and VLT peers allow "single pane of glass" management by maintaining a single control plane.
• D. Both VLT and stacking allow devices to use different versions of firmware provided that the switch family/series is the same.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because stacked switches indeed share a common control plane, while VLT peers maintain their own separate control planes, allowing for more flexibility in their operation. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they misrepresent the characteristics of stacking and VLT, particularly regarding control plane management and firmware compatibility.