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In a Cisco SD-Access network architecture, what is the role of the Fabric Edge Node?

The correct answer is C. It connects wired endpoints to the SDA fabric. In Cisco SD-Access, the Fabric Edge Node is a crucial component responsible for connecting wired endpoints to the SD-Access fabric, enforcing network policies, and extending segmentation.

Submitted by mateo_ar· Mar 6, 2026Architecture

Question

In a Cisco SD-Access network architecture, what is the role of the Fabric Edge Node?

Options

  • AIt manages endpoint to device relationships
  • BIt connects external layer 3 networks to the SDA fabric
  • CIt connects wired endpoints to the SDA fabric
  • DIt connects wireless endpoints to the SDA fabric

How the community answered

(24 responses)
  • A
    8% (2)
  • C
    88% (21)
  • D
    4% (1)

Why each option

In Cisco SD-Access, the Fabric Edge Node is a crucial component responsible for connecting wired endpoints to the SD-Access fabric, enforcing network policies, and extending segmentation.

AIt manages endpoint to device relationships

Managing endpoint-to-device relationships, particularly identity and policy assignment, is primarily handled by the Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), which integrates with the SD-Access fabric.

BIt connects external layer 3 networks to the SDA fabric

Connecting external Layer 3 networks (e.g., enterprise data centers or the internet) to the SD-Access fabric is the role of the Fabric Border Node.

CIt connects wired endpoints to the SDA fabricCorrect

The Fabric Edge Node, typically a Cisco Catalyst switch, acts as the ingress point for wired endpoints, connecting them to the SD-Access fabric. It registers endpoints with the control plane and applies security and segmentation policies defined in the SD-Access solution.

DIt connects wireless endpoints to the SDA fabric

Connecting wireless endpoints to the SD-Access fabric is achieved through Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs) and their associated Access Points (APs), which are integrated into the fabric rather than being the Fabric Edge Node itself.

Concept tested: Cisco SD-Access Fabric Edge Node role

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/solutions/CVD/Campus/cisco-sda-design-guide.html#_sda_core_components_design

Topics

#SD-Access#Fabric Edge Node#wired endpoints#fabric roles

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