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352-001 · Question #213

Refer to the exhibit. When designing an MPLS-based LAN extension between DC-1 and DC-2, what are three advantages of deploying VSS? (Choose three.)

The correct answer is A. Layers 2, 3, and 4 flow-based load balancing B. native VSS and MEC failover without using scripts C. sub-second failover. VSS improves MPLS-based LAN extension by providing multi-layer flow-based load balancing, native stateful failover without scripting, and sub-second convergence.

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Question

Refer to the exhibit. When designing an MPLS-based LAN extension between DC-1 and DC-2, what are three advantages of deploying VSS? (Choose three.)

Exhibit

352-001 question #213 exhibit

Options

  • ALayers 2, 3, and 4 flow-based load balancing
  • Bnative VSS and MEC failover without using scripts
  • Csub-second failover
  • Drequired to configure VPLS
  • Efailover time depends on Cisco IOS EEM and STP convergence
  • Flimited VLAN-based VPLS traffic hashing

How the community answered

(26 responses)
  • A
    81% (21)
  • D
    12% (3)
  • E
    4% (1)
  • F
    4% (1)

Why each option

VSS improves MPLS-based LAN extension by providing multi-layer flow-based load balancing, native stateful failover without scripting, and sub-second convergence.

ALayers 2, 3, and 4 flow-based load balancingCorrect

VSS with MEC (Multichassis EtherChannel) supports Layer 2, 3, and 4 flow-based load balancing across both chassis, maximizing bandwidth utilization of the LAN extension link.

Bnative VSS and MEC failover without using scriptsCorrect

VSS provides native stateful failover for both the virtual switch and MEC connections without requiring Cisco IOS EEM scripts or waiting for STP topology recalculation.

Csub-second failoverCorrect

VSS achieves sub-second failover because the standby supervisor continuously synchronizes state with the active supervisor, enabling near-instantaneous switchover with no STP reconvergence delay.

Drequired to configure VPLS

VPLS does not require VSS and can be configured independently on MPLS-capable devices; VSS is not a prerequisite for VPLS operation.

Efailover time depends on Cisco IOS EEM and STP convergence

Failover depending on EEM scripts and STP convergence describes the behavior of a traditional dual-switch design without VSS, which is the limitation VSS is specifically designed to eliminate.

Flimited VLAN-based VPLS traffic hashing

Limited VLAN-based VPLS traffic hashing is a drawback of non-VSS designs; VSS with MEC improves traffic hashing capabilities, making this a disadvantage to avoid rather than an advantage to claim.

Concept tested: VSS and MEC advantages for MPLS LAN extension between data centers

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-6500-series-switches/white_paper_c11_429338.html

Topics

#VSS#VPLS#MEC failover#load balancing

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