What is a known limitation of SPAN when monitoring high-traffic interfaces?

SPAN can drop packets if the destination port cannot handle the traffic rate

SPAN requires a dedicated hardware module to function

SPAN encrypts all monitored traffic

SPAN automatically blocks traffic that exceeds a threshold

Which scenario is a typical use case for SPAN in a data center network?

Encrypting traffic between two data center sites

Load balancing traffic across multiple links

Sending a copy of traffic from a server port to a network analyzer for troubleshooting

Providing failover for a failed switch link

A company is deploying Cisco Nexus Dashboard to monitor its data center. The operations team wants to use AI-powered features to detect anomalies in network behavior. Which component of Nexus Dashboard provides this capability?

Cisco Nexus Dashboard Orchestrator

Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker

Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller

Which practice is considered a best practice when implementing SPAN monitoring in a data center?

Use SPAN as the primary security enforcement mechanism

Monitor all VLANs on all switches to ensure complete coverage

Monitor only the necessary traffic to minimize impact

Configure SPAN sessions without a destination port

What is the benefit of integrating SPAN data with Nexus Dashboard?

Replacement of all traditional monitoring tools

Automatic configuration of SPAN sessions

Elimination of the need for network analyzers

Enhanced visibility and analysis of network traffic

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3.4 Implement Infrastructure Monitoring Using Traditional and AI-powered Tools Such as SPAN and Cisco Nexus Dashboard 350-601 Practice Questions (Page 5)

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