An administrator is designing an access layer solution in a data center. A key requirement is to dual-home mission-critical server connections to two different switches, ensuring that the servers always have network access, even during switch software upgrades. This feature should support strictly-controlled provisioning.
What would best meet the administrator's needs when deploying AOS-CX switches?
VSX (Virtual Switching Extension) is specifically designed for high availability and dual-homing of servers in AOS-CX switch environments. It ensures continuous network access during software upgrades by maintaining active links between switches and the connected devices, thus meeting the requirement for sustained network access and strict provisioning during switch software updates.
Correct Answer: C
C is correct
Page 174 Study Guide: VSX maintains the AOS- CX default behavior - ports are disabled and operate at Layer 3. Finally, VSX delivers high availability during software upgrades, with near zero downtime and continuous packet forwarding. [Aruba Networks]