HPE Aruba Certified Network Security Professional (ACNSP) — Question 27

What is true about VSX? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. VSX is ideal for Campus access layer deployments where ease of deployment is needed.
• B. VSX allows upgrading members with near zero downtime or loss of packets.
• C. VSX is available on all Aruba OS-CX switches except the 6300F model.
• D. VSX is implemented on static port switches. VSX-plus needed to stack chassis together.
• E. VSX run separate control planes to reduce latency and improve performance.

Correct answer: B, E

Explanation

The correct answers B and E highlight that VSX allows for upgrading without significant downtime or packet loss, and it operates with separate control planes for better performance. Option A is incorrect as it doesn't specifically relate to the functionality of VSX, while C is wrong because the 6300F model does support VSX. Option D misrepresents how VSX is implemented regarding static ports and the necessity of VSX-plus.