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400-007 · Question #162

Which actions are performed at the distribution layer of the three-layer hierarchical network design model? (Choose two)

The correct answer is D. Fault isolation E. Redundancy and load balancing. The distribution layer in the three-layer hierarchical model is responsible for fault isolation, redundancy, and load balancing - acting as the aggregation boundary between the access and core layers.

Designing Network Infrastructure

Question

Which actions are performed at the distribution layer of the three-layer hierarchical network design model? (Choose two)

Options

  • AFast transport
  • BReliability
  • CQoS classification and marking boundary
  • DFault isolation
  • ERedundancy and load balancing

How the community answered

(36 responses)
  • B
    6% (2)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    92% (33)

Why each option

The distribution layer in the three-layer hierarchical model is responsible for fault isolation, redundancy, and load balancing - acting as the aggregation boundary between the access and core layers.

AFast transport

Fast transport is a core layer function - the core is designed for maximum switching speed with minimal latency and no policy decisions.

BReliability

Reliability as a standalone concept is a general network engineering goal and is not assigned as a specific function of the distribution layer in the Cisco hierarchical design model.

CQoS classification and marking boundary

QoS classification and marking is performed at the access layer - the ingress trust boundary - not at the distribution layer.

DFault isolationCorrect

Fault isolation is a primary distribution layer function - it contains failures at the access layer and prevents them from propagating to the high-speed core.

ERedundancy and load balancingCorrect

Redundancy and load balancing are core distribution layer responsibilities, implemented via protocols like HSRP or VRRP and Layer 3 ECMP to provide resilient, high-availability paths between access and core.

Concept tested: Distribution layer functions in three-layer hierarchical model

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/solutions/Enterprise/Campus/campdesign4.html

Topics

#distribution layer#three-layer hierarchy#fault isolation#redundancy

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