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When configuring port profiles on a Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switch, which two statements are true? (Choose two.)

The correct answer is B. If a conflict occurs, commands that you enter the interface mod take precedence over profile D. If a conflict occurs when a range of interface inherits a second port profile, the commands of the. When configuring port profiles on Cisco Nexus switches, direct commands applied to an interface override configurations from applied port profiles. If a conflict arises when an interface range inherits a second port profile, there is a defined precedence mechanism for commands.

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Question

When configuring port profiles on a Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switch, which two statements are true? (Choose two.)

Options

  • AIf a conflict occurs when a range of interfaces inherits a second port profile, the commands of the
  • BIf a conflict occurs, commands that you enter the interface mod take precedence over profile
  • CWhen an interface has a port profile applied to it, no other conflicting configuration can be applied
  • DIf a conflict occurs when a range of interface inherits a second port profile, the commands of the
  • EIf a conflict occurs, port profile takes precedence over commands that you enter under the

How the community answered

(61 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    90% (55)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • E
    7% (4)

Why each option

When configuring port profiles on Cisco Nexus switches, direct commands applied to an interface override configurations from applied port profiles. If a conflict arises when an interface range inherits a second port profile, there is a defined precedence mechanism for commands.

AIf a conflict occurs when a range of interfaces inherits a second port profile, the commands of the

This statement is identical to choice D and is incomplete, making its specific technical meaning ambiguous, although it is presented as a correct answer alongside D.

BIf a conflict occurs, commands that you enter the interface mod take precedence over profileCorrect

Commands explicitly configured directly on an interface in interface mode always take precedence over conflicting configurations inherited from any applied port profile, allowing administrators to override profile settings.

CWhen an interface has a port profile applied to it, no other conflicting configuration can be applied

It is incorrect to state that no other conflicting configuration can be applied to an interface with a port profile, as direct interface commands frequently override profile settings.

DIf a conflict occurs when a range of interface inherits a second port profile, the commands of theCorrect

If an interface range inherits a second port profile that introduces conflicting commands, the commands specified within that second inherited port profile are typically used to resolve the conflict, taking precedence over earlier or less specific configurations.

EIf a conflict occurs, port profile takes precedence over commands that you enter under the

Port profiles do not universally take precedence over direct commands entered under the interface; typically, direct interface commands have a higher priority in conflict resolution.

Concept tested: Cisco Nexus port profile conflict resolution and precedence

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/datacenter/nexus5000/sw/port_profiles/nxos/pp_config/PortProfile.html

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#Cisco Nexus 5000#port profiles#configuration precedence

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