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820-427 · Question #49

Which two Cisco switches support IPv6? (Choose two.)

The correct answer is B. 300 Series E. SFE /SGE Switches. Cisco's 300 Series (B) and SFE/SGE Switches (E) are the two models in this lineup that include native IPv6 support, making them suitable for modern dual-stack or IPv6-only network deployments. The 100 Series (A) is an entry-level line focused on basic SMB needs without IPv6…

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Question

Which two Cisco switches support IPv6? (Choose two.)

Options

  • A100 Series
  • B300 Series
  • CESW 500 Series
  • DCatalyst 2960 Series
  • ESFE /SGE Switches

How the community answered

(50 responses)
  • A
    4% (2)
  • B
    92% (46)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    2% (1)

Explanation

Cisco's 300 Series (B) and SFE/SGE Switches (E) are the two models in this lineup that include native IPv6 support, making them suitable for modern dual-stack or IPv6-only network deployments.

The 100 Series (A) is an entry-level line focused on basic SMB needs without IPv6 support. The ESW 500 Series (C) is an older SMB-focused line that predates widespread IPv6 adoption and lacks IPv6 routing/management capabilities. The Catalyst 2960 Series (D) is a common enterprise switch, but in the context of this question (which focuses on the SMB/small business switch lineup), it is not among the supported models listed - making it a deliberate distractor based on name recognition.

Memory tip: Think "3s and SGEs speak Six" - the 300 Series and SFE/SGE both start with letters that can remind you of "6" (3×2=6, or "S" for "Supports six"). These are the small-business switches Cisco positioned with IPv6 readiness in that product generation.

Topics

#IPv6 Support#Cisco Switch Models#Product Specifications#Network Hardware

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