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When an explicit failover order has been configured on a virtual switch with multiple uplinks, what determines which uplink is used when a failover event occurs?
The correct answer is C. The next available uplink on the list. The next uplink is used logically when a failover event occurs. The next available uplink on the list will be the new uplink.
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Question
When an explicit failover order has been configured on a virtual switch with multiple uplinks, what determines which uplink is used when a failover event occurs?
Options
- AThe first available uplink that reports a positive link state
- BThe reported uptime for the surviving uplinks
- CThe next available uplink on the list
- DThe uplink with the shortest route
How the community answered
(37 responses)- A5% (2)
- B16% (6)
- C73% (27)
- D5% (2)
Explanation
The next uplink is used logically when a failover event occurs. The next available uplink on the list will be the new uplink.
Topics
#NIC teaming#explicit failover order#uplink failover#virtual switch
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