350-401 · Question #424
Refer to the exhibit. The connection between SW1 and SW2 is not operational. Which two actions resolve the issue? (Choose two.)
The correct answer is C. configure switchport mode trunk on SW2 E. configure switchport mode dynamic desirable on SW2. To resolve a non-operational trunk link, SW2 must be configured to either explicitly operate in trunk mode or dynamically negotiate a trunk with its peer.
Question
Refer to the exhibit. The connection between SW1 and SW2 is not operational. Which two actions resolve the issue? (Choose two.)
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Options
- Aconfigure switchport mode access on SW2
- Bconfigure switchport nonegotiate on SW2
- Cconfigure switchport mode trunk on SW2
- Dconfigure switchport nonegotiate on SW1
- Econfigure switchport mode dynamic desirable on SW2
How the community answered
(45 responses)- A27% (12)
- B18% (8)
- C47% (21)
- D9% (4)
Why each option
To resolve a non-operational trunk link, SW2 must be configured to either explicitly operate in trunk mode or dynamically negotiate a trunk with its peer.
Configuring `switchport mode access` on SW2 would prevent the interface from becoming a trunk port, resulting in a trunking mode mismatch with SW1 if SW1 is configured for trunking.
Configuring `switchport nonegotiate` on SW2 disables DTP (Dynamic Trunking Protocol) frames, which means SW2 would not actively negotiate a trunk, and it would still require `switchport mode trunk` to form a trunk with a passive or non-negotiating peer.
Configuring `switchport mode trunk` on SW2 forces the interface to operate as a trunk port, which will successfully establish a trunk link with SW1 if SW1 is configured for `trunk`, `dynamic desirable`, or `dynamic auto` mode.
Configuring `switchport nonegotiate` on SW1 would disable DTP on SW1; while sometimes used with `switchport mode trunk`, this action alone doesn't fix a non-operational link and could cause issues if SW2 relies on DTP.
Configuring `switchport mode dynamic desirable` on SW2 causes the interface to actively attempt to convert the link to a trunk, making it compatible with `trunk`, `dynamic desirable`, or `dynamic auto` modes on SW1 to successfully establish an operational trunk.
Concept tested: Cisco switch DTP and trunking modes
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst3750/software/release/12-2_55_se/configuration/guide/scg3750/swethlnk.html
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