A small customer compares switches based on price, but also has some advanced needs. You want the customer to understand why HPE OfficeConnect 1950 switches are the best solution for the company…

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• AThis switch provides basic connectivity, plug-and-play simplicity, and security for an attractive price
• BThis switch is optimized for small businesses that need high performance and advanced features
• CThis switch is an unmanaged switch for remote offices that need entry-level features such high-
• DThis switch provides plug-and-play deployment for customers who require up to 100 GbE uplinks

• A
  4% (1)
• B
  86% (24)
• C
  7% (2)
• D
  4% (1)

Explanation

B is correct because the HPE OfficeConnect 1950 is specifically designed for small businesses that have outgrown basic switches - it delivers high performance (Gigabit/10GbE uplinks), Layer 3 routing, and advanced features like VLANs, QoS, and access controls, making it ideal for a price-conscious customer who still has sophisticated needs.

A describes the OfficeConnect 1820 (or similar entry-level managed switches) - plug-and-play with basic security at a low price, not the advanced feature set of the 1950. C points to an unmanaged switch like the OfficeConnect 1420 series, which is the opposite of what a customer with "advanced needs" requires. D references 100 GbE uplinks, which overstates the 1950's capability and better describes higher-tier campus or data center switches - the 1950 offers 10GbE uplinks, not 100 GbE.

Memory tip: Think "1950 = sophisticated small biz" - the higher the model number in the OfficeConnect line, the more advanced the feature set. When you see a customer who is price-sensitive but feature-hungry, the 1950 bridges that gap.

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