What is the path for traffic sent from one user workstation to another workstation on a separate switch in a three-tier architecture model?
What is the path for traffic sent from one user workstation to another workstation on a separate switch in a three-tier architecture model?
In a three-tier architecture model, the standard path for traffic from one user workstation to another on a separate switch includes the access, distribution, and core layers. The traffic would first go from the access switch of the originating workstation to the distribution switch, then up to the core switch. From there, it would be forwarded back down to another distribution switch, and finally to the access switch connected to the destination workstation. This ensures that the traffic is properly routed through the hierarchical network structure, which provides scalability, manageability, and performance optimization. Thus, the correct sequence is access, distribution, core, distribution, access.
Distribution doesn't connect to another Distribution layer directly, it needs to go through core firsrt
This question sucks. Realistically you can configure inter vlan routing on either distribution or the core layer provided that you have layer 3 switches. I have been told the core layer should only handle traffic intended to go outside your network thus according to that logic it should be configured on distribution layer. Also see this post. https://community.cisco.com/t5/switching/ccnp-studies-svi-intervlan-routing-disagree-w-answer/td-p/2300859
However, the question informs separate switches that "could" be separated by the core, because if we look at the tree-tier architecture we notice that connecting in other parts of the company would be in other switches separated by the core, such as other sectors (commercial to engineering), in this case it would be forced to go through the core to access switches separated from other parts, which I believe is the answer. See an example of the design that the distribution switch does not reach all the access switches, in these cases it would need the core: https://www.leviton.com/en/solutions/industries/data-centers/architectures/threetier-network-architecture
Correct answer is D. Workstation A --> Access Switch A --> Distribution Switch A --> Core Switch --> Distribution Switch B --> Access Switch B --> Workstation B
Sorry team - simply not enough information to make a valid decision. Options 'a' and 'c' are out - that's obvious. Both options 'b' and 'd' are valid. It depends upon the topology and the source/destination pair. Just because one has a three-tier architectural model doesn't mean you have to use it. It is possible that it only goes up to the aggregation / policy making layer (distribution). It is possible that it has to travel across the core. All I know for sure is that it isn't possible to know given the limited information!
I've thought some more about this. The correct answer is option 'd'. The question specifically makes mention of the three-tier model. As such, data travels from access to distribution to core, back to distribution and access. Sorry for the long winded answer!
Gentlemen, stop searching for the square of the circle. It clearly says THREE-TIER ARCHITECTURE, the discussion is over. You just have to look at option D, it's done.
D is correct
Access Layer: The packet is sent from the originating workstation to its directly connected access switch. Distribution Layer: The access switch forwards the packet up to a distribution switch. Core Layer: The distribution switch forwards the packet to the core switch. Distribution Layer: The core switch sends the packet down to the appropriate distribution switch that connects to the destination access switch. Access Layer: The distribution switch forwards the packet to the destination access switch, which then sends it to the target workstation. This sequence (access → distribution → core → distribution → access) is correct.
C is correct
D is correct
Hi teams the answer 'D' considering that traffic that starts from ACCESS -DISTRIBUTION to CORE can only return back to DISTRIBUTION and then to ACCESS
D is correct
This is one of the harder concepts to master. But I chose D and I was correct. I knew the answer, but it seems so obvious that it should have been a straight 5-0 unanimous vote. But whatever. gg good day Go Dodgers
3-tire architecture: access, distribution/aggregation, core
In this instance D because it is 3 tier
I think B is not three tier. D is three tier
D is correct.
In a three-tier architecture model, the most common path for traffic sent from one user workstation to another workstation on a separate switch is: B. access - distribution - distribution - access. In a three-tier architecture model, the network is typically divided into three layers: access layer, distribution layer, and core layer.