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Which two options correct when using VSS to combine two physical switches into one logical switch? (Choose two)
The correct answer is A. Both data planes forward traffic simultaneously. D. Control planes are combined into one virtual control plane. In a VSS configuration, both chassis forward traffic simultaneously via their data planes while the two control planes are merged into a single virtual control plane.
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Which two options correct when using VSS to combine two physical switches into one logical switch? (Choose two)
Options
- ABoth data planes forward traffic simultaneously.
- BOnly one data plane forwards traffic, while the other data plane is on standby.
- CBoth control planes forward traffic simultaneously.
- DControl planes are combined into one virtual control plane.
How the community answered
(36 responses)- A92% (33)
- B3% (1)
- C6% (2)
Why each option
In a VSS configuration, both chassis forward traffic simultaneously via their data planes while the two control planes are merged into a single virtual control plane.
Both VSS member data planes remain fully active and forward traffic simultaneously, effectively doubling available forwarding capacity and eliminating a standby chassis from an active-standby model.
Having one data plane on standby describes a traditional active-standby HA model, not VSS; VSS explicitly enables both data planes to forward simultaneously.
Both control planes do not forward simultaneously as separate entities; VSS combines them into one virtual control plane, which is a core distinction of the technology.
VSS merges the control planes of both physical switches into one unified virtual control plane, so the network sees only a single logical switch with one routing table, one MAC table, and one management interface.
Concept tested: VSS active-active data plane and unified control plane behavior
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-6500-series-switches/prod_white_paper0900aecd806ed74b.html
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