300-715 · Question #132
Refer to the exhibit. In which scenario does this switch configuration apply?
The correct answer is A. when allowing a hub with multiple clients connected. The exhibited switch configuration, particularly 'port-security maximum 10', is designed for a scenario where multiple clients, such as those behind a hub, are expected to connect to a single switch port.
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Refer to the exhibit. In which scenario does this switch configuration apply?
Exhibit
Options
- Awhen allowing a hub with multiple clients connected
- Bwhen passing IP phone authentication
- Cwhen allowing multiple IP phones to be connected
- Dwhen preventing users with hypervisor
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(26 responses)- A88% (23)
- B4% (1)
- C8% (2)
Why each option
The exhibited switch configuration, particularly 'port-security maximum 10', is designed for a scenario where multiple clients, such as those behind a hub, are expected to connect to a single switch port.
The 'switchport port-security maximum 10' command configures the port to allow up to 10 MAC addresses to be learned on that port. This setting is appropriate for a scenario where a hub or a small unmanaged switch is connected to the port, allowing multiple client devices to register their MAC addresses through that single access port without triggering a security violation.
While IP phones often have a PC connected, 'port-security maximum 10' is usually too high for a standard IP phone plus PC setup, which typically involves 2 or 3 MAC addresses.
Allowing multiple IP phones to be connected typically implies a hub or switch, which is the scenario described in option A.
This configuration does not specifically prevent users with hypervisors; port security controls MAC addresses, not hypervisor detection.
Concept tested: Cisco switch port security maximum
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst3750/software/release/12-2_50_se/configuration/guide/scg/swethsec.html
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