NetApp Certified Hybrid Cloud Administrator (NCHCA) — Question 16

A partner wants to develop a FlexPod Datacenter solution for a customer that will use Cisco ACI.
In contrast to a FlexPod solution with NX-OS, which two additional requirements must be satisfied? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Use two Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controllers (APICs)
• B. Deploy the Cisco Nexus 900 Series Switches in a core-edge topology
• C. Deploy the Cisco Nexus 900 Series Switches in a leaf-spine topology
• D. Use three Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controllers (APICs)

Correct answer: A, C

Explanation

The correct answers are A and C. Using two Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controllers (APICs) is essential for redundancy and management in a Cisco ACI environment. Additionally, deploying the Cisco Nexus 900 Series Switches in a leaf-spine topology is a foundational design principle for ACI, enhancing scalability and performance. The other options either do not apply to ACI or suggest architectures incompatible with its design.