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700-280 · Question #50

Which two network topologies can be configured on the Cisco C170 appliance? (Choose two.)

The correct answer is C. The Data 1 interface is configured with one public listener, management, and a relay list. D. The Data 1 interface is configured with one public listener. Options C and D represent the two valid network topology configurations supported on the Cisco C170 appliance. D describes the simplest topology: a single Data 1 interface handling one public listener only. C describes a slightly more complete single-interface topology where…

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Question

Which two network topologies can be configured on the Cisco C170 appliance? (Choose two.)

Options

  • AThe Data 1 interface is configured with one public listener.
  • BThe Data 1 and Data 2 interfaces in a NIC pairing configuration support one public listener, management,
  • CThe Data 1 interface is configured with one public listener, management, and a relay list.
  • DThe Data 1 interface is configured with one public listener.

How the community answered

(36 responses)
  • A
    17% (6)
  • B
    8% (3)
  • C
    75% (27)

Explanation

Options C and D represent the two valid network topology configurations supported on the Cisco C170 appliance. D describes the simplest topology: a single Data 1 interface handling one public listener only. C describes a slightly more complete single-interface topology where Data 1 carries the public listener, management traffic, and a relay list - all consolidated on one interface. These two reflect the C170's real-world deployment scenarios as a compact, entry-level appliance with limited interface flexibility.

Option A is a distractor that duplicates the wording of D but is presented as a separate, incorrect choice - in exam context, treat identically worded options critically; only the ones matching the documented topology configurations are valid. Option B is wrong because NIC pairing (interface bonding/failover) is not a supported configuration on the C170; that feature is available on higher-end Cisco ESA appliances, not this entry-level model.

Memory tip: Think of the C170 as a "small shop" appliance - it only supports one-interface topologies on Data 1, either bare-bones (D) or fully loaded with management + relay (C). If you see NIC pairing or multi-interface bonding on a C170 answer, eliminate it immediately.

Topics

#C170 Configuration#Network Interfaces#Public Listener Configuration#Network Topology

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