352-001 · Question #17
Refer to the exhibit. In this design, which technology would provide for the best use of resources to provide end-to-end Layer 2 connectivity?
The correct answer is C. Multichassis EtherChannel. Multichassis EtherChannel (MEC/vPC) allows EtherChannel bundles to span two physical chassis, enabling all links to actively forward traffic and eliminating STP-blocked ports for maximum resource utilization.
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Refer to the exhibit. In this design, which technology would provide for the best use of resources to provide end-to-end Layer 2 connectivity?
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Options
- AMSTP
- BPAgP
- CMultichassis EtherChannel
- DLACP
How the community answered
(52 responses)- A4% (2)
- B8% (4)
- C79% (41)
- D10% (5)
Why each option
Multichassis EtherChannel (MEC/vPC) allows EtherChannel bundles to span two physical chassis, enabling all links to actively forward traffic and eliminating STP-blocked ports for maximum resource utilization.
MSTP reduces the number of spanning tree instances but still blocks redundant ports, wasting available bandwidth and not maximizing resource utilization.
PAgP is Cisco's proprietary Port Aggregation Protocol for single-chassis EtherChannel negotiation only and cannot bundle links across multiple physical chassis.
Multichassis EtherChannel (such as Cisco vPC on Nexus or VSS on Catalyst) allows a downstream device to form an EtherChannel bundle across two separate upstream switches, ensuring all links are active and forwarding simultaneously. This provides end-to-end Layer 2 connectivity without STP blocking any member links, making full use of all available bandwidth while also providing redundancy at the chassis level.
LACP (IEEE 802.3ad) is an industry-standard port aggregation protocol but, like PAgP, only supports single-chassis EtherChannel and cannot span multiple physical switches.
Concept tested: Multichassis EtherChannel for Layer 2 redundancy
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/datacenter/nexus7000/sw/interfaces/config/cisco_nexus7000_interfaces_config_guide/config_vpc.html
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