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HPE6-A73 Exam - Question 8


An administrator will be replacing a campus switching infrastructure with AOS-CX switches that support VSX capabilities. The campus involves a core, as well as multiple access layers. Which feature should the administrator implement to allow both VSX-capable core switches to process traffic sent to the default gateway in the campus VLANs?

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Correct Answer: BD

To allow both VSX-capable core switches to process traffic sent to the default gateway in the campus VLANs, the administrator should implement the Active Gateway feature. In a VSX system, Active Gateway provides redundant default gateway functionality, where each switch in the VSX pair can act as an active default gateway for the VLAN using a shared virtual IP and virtual MAC address. This setup eliminates the need for traditional protocols like VRRP, which operate on an active-standby basis, whereas Active Gateway allows both switches to actively forward traffic.

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poris27Option: D
Apr 2, 2021

I think the answer is D since in VSX the best practise is we use Active gateway instead of VRRP

cloud29Option: D
Apr 7, 2021

D is the answer

clupato2Option: D
May 31, 2021

D is the answer.

AM1234Option: D
Jun 21, 2021

the correct Answer is D

sentinel44Option: D
Jan 6, 2022

Answer is D, page 216 Active gateway = both devices route/forward traffic VRRP = Active-standbye, only active member routes/forwards traffic

I_C_UOption: D
Sep 2, 2021

D is the correct answer as. Understand the Active Gateway principle In a VSX system, active gateway provides redundant default gateway functionality for the end-hosts. The default gateway of the end-host is automatically handled by both the VSX systems.

Ivan007Option: D
Oct 8, 2021

Answer is D, page 216 Active gateway = both devices route/forward traffic VRRP = Active-standbye, only active member routes/forwards traffic

SeidorBrunoOption: D
Jun 16, 2023

Page 180 Study Guide: Remember that the VSX pair acts as the default gateway for the access VLANs. To do so, the pair uses the active gateway feature. [Aruba Networks]

clupato2Option: D
Aug 9, 2021

D is the answer

kupOption: D
Sep 14, 2021

D - 189 page of study book

d_natOption: D
Aug 20, 2022

Student Guide Vol.1, page 190: It eliminates the need for Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) or Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP). So D is correct

ArazOption: D
Sep 26, 2022

D is correct

RockfordOption: D
Oct 7, 2022

D: Remember that the VSX pair acts as the default gateway for the access VLANs. To do so, the pair uses the active gateway feature. This feature allows each switch in the pair to act as an active default gateway for the VLAN using a shared virtual IP address (VIP) and virtual MAC address. It eliminates the need for Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) or Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP). Simple to configure, the active gateway feature relies on VSX operations so it does not add any protocol overhead. It also supports redundancy for DHCP relay functions.

E_NickOption: D
Oct 9, 2022

D is correct

AlialoOption: D
Oct 25, 2022

should be D, the question need to allow both VSX-capable core switches to process traffic.

beerdeliveryguyOption: D
May 30, 2023

VSX active gateway is the only answer

Mikie2825Option: B
Aug 25, 2023

The question just states that the switches are VSX capable. It does not say they are configured with VSX enabled. I would say that B is the correct answer given the stated question.