Which description accurately defines a Mist AI 5-stage IP Clos network?

Question

Options

• AIt is a routing protocol specifically designed for campus fabrics, enabling efficient traffic forwarding
• BIt is a type of EVPN tunnel encapsulation employed in data center networks for overlay routing.
• CIt is a hierarchical network architecture commonly used in campus fabrics, consisting of
• DIt is a hierarchical network architecture used in large-scale campus deployments that extends the

• A
  6% (4)
• B
  3% (2)
• C
  15% (9)
• D
  76% (47)

Explanation

Juniper Mist defines both 3-stage and 5-stage IP Clos architectures for campus and data-center fabrics. The 5-stage IP Clos design adds scalability by introducing spine and super-spine layers above the leaf layer, enabling large campus or aggregation environments. "The 5-stage IP Clos topology extends the 3-stage design by introducing spine and super-spine tiers. It is ideal for large campus environments requiring additional capacity and hierarchical scaling." Option A: Incorrect -- Clos is a topology, not a routing protocol. Option B: Incorrect -- VXLAN/EVPN encapsulation operates over Clos but does not define it. Option C: Incorrect -- that describes a traditional three-tier campus (core/distribution/access), not a Clos. Option D: Correct -- the 5-stage IP Clos is a hierarchical, scalable Clos topology with spine and super-spine layers used in large campus or data-center networks.

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