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Which set of QoS commands must be configured on an interface of a catalyst switch so the ingress traffic can be trusted for a desk phone?

The correct answer is A. Switch(config)# interface gigabitethernet2/0/1. To trust ingress traffic from a desk phone on a Catalyst switch interface, configure the interface to trust DSCP and apply the auto QoS VoIP trust macro.

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Question

Which set of QoS commands must be configured on an interface of a catalyst switch so the ingress traffic can be trusted for a desk phone?

Options

  • ASwitch(config)# interface gigabitethernet2/0/1
  • BSwitch(config)# interface gigabitethernet2/0/1
  • CSwitch(config)# interface gigabitethernet2/0/1
  • DSwitch(config)# interface gigabitethernet2/0/1

How the community answered

(30 responses)
  • A
    73% (22)
  • B
    17% (5)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    7% (2)

Why each option

To trust ingress traffic from a desk phone on a Catalyst switch interface, configure the interface to trust DSCP and apply the auto QoS VoIP trust macro.

ASwitch(config)# interface gigabitethernet2/0/1Correct

The command `mls qos trust dscp` configures the switch to honor the Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) values already marked by the phone on incoming packets, ensuring that the phone's QoS markings are preserved. The `auto qos voip trust` command is a macro that applies a recommended set of QoS configurations for Voice over IP traffic, including trusting existing QoS markings and setting up appropriate queues for voice and video traffic.

BSwitch(config)# interface gigabitethernet2/0/1

`mls qos trust cos` would trust Layer 2 Class of Service markings, but DSCP (Layer 3) is generally preferred for end-to-end QoS for voice, making `mls qos trust dscp` the more appropriate command in this context.

CSwitch(config)# interface gigabitethernet2/0/1

`mls qos trust cos` is less appropriate than trusting DSCP for end-to-end VoIP QoS, and while `auto qos voip cisco-phone` is an option for Cisco phones, `auto qos voip trust` is a more general macro for trusting VoIP traffic which aligns with `mls qos trust dscp`.

DSwitch(config)# interface gigabitethernet2/0/1

While `mls qos trust dscp` is correct, `auto qos voip cisco-phone` is specific to Cisco IP phones. The question refers to "a desk phone," and `auto qos voip trust` provides a more general trusting mechanism for VoIP traffic that complements `mls qos trust dscp`.

Concept tested: Cisco Catalyst switch QoS trust

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst3750/software/release/12-2_55_se/configuration/guide/scg/swqos.html

Topics

#QoS Configuration#IP Phone QoS#Trust Boundary#Catalyst Switch

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