2V0-621D · Question #111
Which three ports are used by the vSphere Web Client when connecting directly to an ESXi 6.x host? (Choose three.)
The correct answer is A. 443 TCP B. 902 TCP and UDP C. 903 TCP. The vSphere Web Client connects directly to an ESXi host using specific TCP and UDP ports for management, remote console access, and secure communication.
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Which three ports are used by the vSphere Web Client when connecting directly to an ESXi 6.x host? (Choose three.)
Options
- A443 TCP
- B902 TCP and UDP
- C903 TCP
- D5480 TCP
- E9443 TCP and UDP
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(57 responses)- A88% (50)
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- E9% (5)
Why each option
The vSphere Web Client connects directly to an ESXi host using specific TCP and UDP ports for management, remote console access, and secure communication.
Port 443 (TCP) is used for the primary communication between the vSphere Web Client and the ESXi host for management and API calls, utilizing HTTPS for secure data transfer.
Port 902 (TCP and UDP) is essential for remote console access to virtual machines running on the ESXi host, providing both control and data transfer capabilities for the client.
Port 903 (TCP) is specifically used for outbound connections from the ESXi host to the vSphere client for console display and interaction with virtual machines, facilitating the remote console.
Port 5480 TCP is typically associated with the vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) management interface, not direct ESXi host connections.
Port 9443 TCP and UDP is often used by the vSphere Web Client for connecting to the vCenter Server itself, not directly to an ESXi host.
Concept tested: ESXi host connectivity ports
Source: https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/6.0/com.vmware.vsphere.install.doc/GUID-B0D1B06F-C250-4F27-8149-8EB58F31E8B8.html
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