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350-401 · Question #1289

Refer to the exhibit. An engineer is troubleshooting a trunk link failure between Switch-1 and Switch-2. Which action will resolve this issue?

The correct answer is A. Configure the same native VLAN on both interfaces. A common cause of trunk link failure is a native VLAN mismatch between the two switches, which causes the trunk to become non-operational by blocking traffic or placing the port in an err-disabled state.

Submitted by eva_at· Mar 6, 2026Infrastructure

Question

Refer to the exhibit. An engineer is troubleshooting a trunk link failure between Switch-1 and Switch-2. Which action will resolve this issue?

Exhibits

350-401 question #1289 exhibit 1
350-401 question #1289 exhibit 2

Options

  • AConfigure the same native VLAN on both interfaces
  • BConfigure the same spanning tree mode on both switches
  • CSet the same port speed on both switches
  • DConfigure the same trunk mode on both switches

How the community answered

(24 responses)
  • A
    83% (20)
  • B
    8% (2)
  • C
    4% (1)
  • D
    4% (1)

Why each option

A common cause of trunk link failure is a native VLAN mismatch between the two switches, which causes the trunk to become non-operational by blocking traffic or placing the port in an err-disabled state.

AConfigure the same native VLAN on both interfacesCorrect

A mismatch in the native VLAN configuration on trunk interfaces between two switches is a critical issue that can cause the trunk link to fail or become non-operational, leading to traffic loss and potentially err-disabling the port due to control plane integrity issues.

BConfigure the same spanning tree mode on both switches

While it is generally best practice to use consistent spanning tree modes, a mismatch in STP mode does not typically cause a trunk link to fail or become non-operational in the same direct manner as a native VLAN mismatch.

CSet the same port speed on both switches

A port speed mismatch would prevent the physical link from establishing or cause it to operate poorly, which is a physical layer issue rather than a specific trunking protocol failure.

DConfigure the same trunk mode on both switches

A trunk mode mismatch, such as one side being access mode while the other tries to trunk, would prevent the trunk from forming in the first place; however, a native VLAN mismatch can cause an already established or intended trunk to fail or be blocked.

Concept tested: Cisco trunking troubleshooting (native VLAN mismatch)

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/lan-switching/spanning-tree-protocol/10559-10.html

Topics

#Trunking troubleshooting#Native VLAN mismatch#VLAN trunking

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