Your customer emphasizes the need to simplify network operations. What is one reason for recommending Aruba 5400R zl2 switches for the customer's campus network?

Question

Options

• AVirtual Switching Framework (VSF) allows customers to combine 5400R switches into a single
• BTraditional stacking enables network administrators to manage up to 10 5400R switches from a
• CBackplane stacking enables multiple 5400R switches to function as a single logical switch, using
• DVirtual Switching Extension (VSX) provides redundancy for management modules on the 5400R

• A
  85% (28)
• B
  3% (1)
• C
  3% (1)
• D
  9% (3)

Explanation

Option A is correct because Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) lets administrators combine multiple Aruba 5400R switches into a single logical device with one management interface, one IP address, and unified configuration - directly addressing the customer's goal of simplifying network operations.

Option B is wrong because "traditional stacking" is an older, proprietary approach not applicable to the 5400R zl2; the 5400R uses VSF, not traditional stacking protocols, and the "up to 10 switches" detail is a fabricated distractor.

Option C is wrong because "backplane stacking" describes a physical cable-based stacking method used in fixed-form-factor switches - the 5400R is a modular chassis switch and does not support backplane stacking with other chassis units.

Option D is wrong because VSX (Virtual Switching Extension) is an Aruba CX platform feature for active-active inter-switch redundancy, not a 5400R feature, and it does not specifically provide redundancy for management modules - the 5400R handles management redundancy through its own built-in dual-management-module chassis design.

Memory tip: Think "VSF = Virtual Single Fabric" - it takes many switches and makes them feel like one. When a question mentions simplifying management, VSF is your answer because fewer logical devices always means simpler operations.

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