Where is the witness deployed in a two-node Cisco HyperFlex Edge deployment?

Question

Options

• Ato the HyperFlex Edge two-node cluster
• Bto Cisco Intersight
• Cto a third-party cloud provider
• Dto an additional server with network access to HyperFlex Edge

• B
  89% (25)
• C
  7% (2)
• D
  4% (1)

Explanation

A two-node Cisco HyperFlex Edge cluster requires a witness to achieve quorum and prevent split-brain scenarios. Without a third node, the cluster cannot independently determine which node should remain active when connectivity between the two nodes is lost. Cisco designed the HyperFlex Edge two-node solution to use Cisco Intersight-Cisco's cloud-based infrastructure management platform-as the witness. This eliminates the need for additional on-premises hardware while providing the tie-breaking function. The witness communicates with both nodes over the management network and casts the deciding vote for quorum. Options A, C, and D are incorrect because deploying the witness to the cluster itself, a third-party cloud, or a standalone server are not the supported Cisco design for this topology.

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