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How are the switches in a spine-and-leaf topology interconnected?
The correct answer is C. Each leaf switch is connected to each spine switch.. Each leaf switch connects to all spine switches, which creates a large non-blocking fabric, increasing the level of redundancy and reducing traffic bottlenecks.
Submitted by valeria.br· Mar 5, 2026Network Fundamentals
Question
How are the switches in a spine-and-leaf topology interconnected?
Options
- AEach leaf switch is connected to one of the spine switches.
- BEach leaf switch is connected to two spine switches, making a loop.
- CEach leaf switch is connected to each spine switch.
- DEach leaf switch is connected to a central leaf switch, then uplinked to a core spine switch.
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(51 responses)- A2% (1)
- B2% (1)
- C94% (48)
- D2% (1)
Explanation
Each leaf switch connects to all spine switches, which creates a large non-blocking fabric, increasing the level of redundancy and reducing traffic bottlenecks.
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#Spine-and-leaf topology#Network architecture
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