VMware vSphere 8.x Advanced Design (VCAP-DCV Design) — Question 16

An architect will be updating an existing vSphere data center design.
The following information has been provided:
The new design must carry over existing VLANs for workloads.
The networking for storage must not share the data path with workload traffic.
The new design must be able to add additional VLANS.
The new design must reduce management overhead.
The new replacement servers have two 100 GB network cards.
Which design will meet the requirements for existing workload networks and allow scaling of additional networks?

Answer options

• A. One vSphere standard switch (VSS) configuration Workload and storage traffic on separate uplinks
• B. One vSphere standard switch (VSS) configuration Workload and storage traffic on separate uplinks
• C. Two vSphere distributed switches (VDS) Each VDS uses one uplink as active and the other uplink as passive Existing and new workload traffic on one VDS and storage traffic on the other VDS
• D. One vSphere distributed switch (VDS) configuration The VDS uses aggregated uplinks - Workload and storage traffic on the aggregated uplinks

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Option C is correct as it uses two VDS, allowing for separation of workload and storage traffic, while also supporting the addition of new VLANs. Options A and B use a single VSS which does not meet the requirement for separating storage and workload traffic effectively. Option D does not provide the needed separation for storage and workload traffic, thus failing to meet the design requirements.