HPE Virtual Connect Solutions v4 — Question 6

A Network administrator connects two switches together with multiple links of the same speed, duplex, and media type. The administrator expected the links to be aggregated, but they are not. The administrator confirmed that the ports are part of the appropriate link aggregation groups and that the permitted VLANs match.
Switch A has the lower LACP System Priority.
Which LACP operation states describe the failure above?

Answer options

• A. Switch A: Active; Switch B: Active
• B. Switch A: Active; Switch B: Passive
• C. Switch A: Passive; Switch B: Passive
• D. Switch A: Passive; Switch B: Active

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as both switches being in a passive state means neither is actively trying to aggregate the links, which prevents the expected aggregation from occurring. In contrast, if either switch were in an active state, they could negotiate and potentially form an aggregated link. Therefore, options A, B, and D are incorrect because they involve at least one switch being active, which would allow for link aggregation.