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350-701 · Question #24
Which functions of an SDN architecture require southbound APIs to enable communication?
The correct answer is A. SDN controller and the network elements. Software-defined southbound application program interfaces (SDN southbound APIs) are used to communicate between the SDN Controller and the switches and routers of the network.
Submitted by cyberguy42· Mar 30, 2026Network Security
Question
Which functions of an SDN architecture require southbound APIs to enable communication?
Options
- ASDN controller and the network elements
- Bmanagement console and the SDN controller
- Cmanagement console and the cloud
- DSDN controller and the cloud
How the community answered
(49 responses)- A90% (44)
- B6% (3)
- C2% (1)
- D2% (1)
Explanation
Software-defined southbound application program interfaces (SDN southbound APIs) are used to communicate between the SDN Controller and the switches and routers of the network.
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#SDN architecture#Southbound APIs
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