Which statement about vPC technology is true?

The correct answer is A. It allows a device to connect to two separate upstream devices as if they were a single device. Virtual Port Channel (vPC) is a Cisco Nexus feature that allows a downstream device (such as a server or switch) to form a single port-channel (LAG) connecting to two separate upstream Nexus switches simultaneously. The downstream device sees one logical link, eliminating…

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AIt allows a device to connect to two separate upstream devices as if they were a single device.
BIt provides the ability to pair two servers in the data center.
CIt promotes better STP designs in the switching infrastructure.
DIt supports IEEE 802.1Q only.

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(51 responses)

A
94% (48)
B
2% (1)
C
4% (2)

Explanation

Virtual Port Channel (vPC) is a Cisco Nexus feature that allows a downstream device (such as a server or switch) to form a single port-channel (LAG) connecting to two separate upstream Nexus switches simultaneously. The downstream device sees one logical link, eliminating STP-blocked ports and providing both redundancy and full bandwidth utilization. Option B is incorrect - vPC pairs upstream switches, not servers. Option C is incorrect - vPC actually bypasses STP rather than improving STP designs. Option D is incorrect - vPC is not limited to 802.1Q; it operates at the port-channel level across various encapsulations.

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