Describe Physical Networking Components VXRAIL-DEPLOY-V2 Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11foundation · easy

   How does NIC teaming contribute to physical network redundancy in a VxRail cluster?

   • AIt increases the number of IP addresses available to the node
   • BIt combines multiple physical NICs into a single logical link, providing failover if one NIC fails
   • CIt allows the node to connect to multiple switches simultaneously without any configuration
   • DIt provides a dedicated network for vSAN traffic only
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2. 12foundation · easy

   Which physical components are typically part of a VxRail deployment's network infrastructure?

   • AStorage arrays, SAN switches, and fiber channel HBAs
   • BSwitches, cables, and network ports on the VxRail nodes
   • CRouters, firewalls, and load balancers only
   • DVirtual switches and virtual NICs only
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4. 13application · medium

   A company is deploying a 4-node VxRail cluster in a single rack. The network team wants to ensure that a failure of one ToR switch does not cause any node to lose connectivity. They plan to connect each node's two 25GbE ports to two separate switches. What is the minimum number of ToR switches required for this deployment, and what is the primary role of these switches in the VxRail network?

   • ATwo ToR switches; they provide the aggregation point for all cluster traffic (management, vSAN, and VM) and enable redundancy through dual-homed connections.
   • BFour ToR switches; two for management traffic and two for vSAN/VM traffic, ensuring complete isolation between traffic types.
   • CTwo spine switches; they provide high-bandwidth interconnect between racks and are the primary aggregation point for a single-rack cluster.
   • DOne ToR switch; it provides a single aggregation point, simplifying management and reducing cabling complexity.
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5. 14application · medium

   During a VxRail deployment, the administrator needs to connect the management network. The management VLAN is configured on the ToR switches. Which physical port on the VxRail node is typically used for the initial management connection, and what is the purpose of this connection?

   • AA serial console port; it is used for the initial configuration of the switch and node.
   • BThe dedicated 1GbE iDRAC port; it carries the management traffic for the VxRail Manager and ESXi hosts.
   • CA dedicated 10GbE port labeled 'MGMT'; it provides a separate physical path for management traffic.
   • DA 25GbE port; it carries the in-band management traffic for the VxRail Manager and ESXi hosts.
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6. 15foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of the network ports on a VxRail node?

   • ATo provide physical connectivity for the node to the network switches
   • BTo connect the node to a storage area network
   • CTo provide a console connection for administrative access
   • DTo supply power to the node
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