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Which two PHY modes are available to implement an IOS XR Gigabit Ethernet interface? (Choose two.)
The correct answer is A. SONET C. WDWM. The question asks to identify two physical layer (PHY) modes available for configuring a Gigabit Ethernet interface on Cisco IOS XR devices.
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Which two PHY modes are available to implement an IOS XR Gigabit Ethernet interface? (Choose two.)
Options
- ASONET
- BMAN
- CWDWM
- DLAN
- EWAN
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Why each option
The question asks to identify two physical layer (PHY) modes available for configuring a Gigabit Ethernet interface on Cisco IOS XR devices.
SONET (Synchronous Optical Networking) is a high-speed optical transmission standard that can serve as a PHY mode (specifically, Gigabit Ethernet WAN PHY typically uses SONET/SDH framing) for Gigabit Ethernet interfaces in service provider networks.
MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) describes a network's geographical scope, not a physical layer mode for an interface.
WDM (Wavelength Division Multiplexing), often DWDM (Dense WDM), refers to optical technology used to carry multiple signals over a single fiber. While not a 'mode' like LAN/WAN PHY, DWDM-capable interfaces (e.g., DWDM PHY mode) are indeed available as specific physical layer options for high-speed Ethernet interfaces in IOS XR, indicating how the optical signal is handled.
LAN (Local Area Network) describes a network's geographical scope and is not a configurable PHY mode for a Gigabit Ethernet interface itself, though the interface operates in LANs.
WAN (Wide Area Network) describes a network's geographical scope, not a physical layer mode for an interface, although Gigabit Ethernet interfaces can operate over WANs.
Concept tested: IOS XR Gigabit Ethernet PHY modes
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/iosxr/asr9000/interfaces/b-interfaces-cg-asr9000-6-3-x/b-interfaces-cg-asr9000-6-3-x_chapter_0100.html
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