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200-301 Question #108: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A: OpenFlow. OpenFlow is a well-known southbound API. OpenFlow defines the way the SDN Controller should interact with the forwarding plane to make adjustments to the network, so it can better adapt to changing business requirements. The Network Configuration Protocol (NetConf) uses Extensibl

Submitted by anna_se· Mar 5, 2026Network Programmability and Automation

Question

What are two southbound APIs? (Choose two )

Options

  • AOpenFlow
  • BNETCONF
  • CThrift
  • DCORBA
  • EDSC

Explanation

OpenFlow is a well-known southbound API. OpenFlow defines the way the SDN Controller should interact with the forwarding plane to make adjustments to the network, so it can better adapt to changing business requirements. The Network Configuration Protocol (NetConf) uses Extensible Markup Language (XML) to install, manipulate and delete configuration to network devices. Other southbound APIs are: + onePK: a Cisco proprietary SBI to inspect or modify the network element configuration without hardware upgrades. + OpFlex: an open-standard, distributed control system. It send "summary policy" to network

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#SDN#Southbound APIs#OpenFlow#NETCONF

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