HPE Aruba Certified Switching Professional (ACSP) — Question 12

A server connects to a port on an ArubaOS switch. The network administrator wants to ensure that the port remains forwarding during MSTP topology changes, and changes in the port status do not cause MSTP topology changes.
Which statement describes how the administrator can accomplish this?

Answer options

• A. The administrator can accept the default behavior of auto-edge.
• B. The administrator can lower the port's root path cost to zero.
• C. The administrator can manually disable STP on the edge port.
• D. The administrator can configure the port as an MSTP master port.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Configuring the port as an MSTP master port allows it to maintain its forwarding state during topology changes, which is essential for stability in the network. The other options either rely on default settings or do not address the need to prevent topology changes, making them ineffective for this requirement.