HPE7-A08 practice question 23 of 35

Which Aruba CX switch series supports intelligent stacking with VSF?

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Answer options
A: Aruba CX 9300
B: Aruba CX 6300 Correct answer
C: Aruba CX 4100i
D: Aruba CX 8325
Correct Answer:
B. Aruba CX 6300
Explanation

The Aruba CX 6300 Switch Series is specifically designed for the enterprise campus access, aggregation, and data center top-of-rack (ToR) deployments. A key feature of this series is the Aruba Virtual Stacking Framework (VSF), which allows up to 10 switches to be stacked and managed as a single logical device. This "intelligent stacking" simplifies network management and operations while providing high-availability and scalability for the network access layer.

Why Incorrect

A. Aruba CX 9300: This is a high-performance data center switch series that supports Aruba Virtual Switching Extension (VSX) for high availability, not VSF stacking.
C. Aruba CX 4100i: This is a ruggedized, basic Layer 2 access switch series that does not support VSF or any other form of stacking technology.
D. Aruba CX 8325: This is a campus core and data center switch series that utilizes Aruba Virtual Switching Extension (VSX) for redundancy, not VSF.

References

1. Aruba CX 6300 Switch Series Datasheet: "Aruba Virtual Stacking Framework (VSF) allows for stacking of up to 10 switches, providing scale and simplified management." (Page 2, "Performance and Resiliency" section).

2. Aruba CX 8325 Switch Series Datasheet: "Aruba Virtual Switching Extension (VSX) offers a distributed and redundant architecture for a very high level of availability." (Page 2, "High Availability and Resiliency" section).

3. Aruba CX 9300 Switch Series Datasheet: "Aruba Virtual Switching Extension (VSX) is a high availability technology that is fundamental to the Aruba CX 9300 Switch Series." (Page 2, "High Availability" section).

4. Aruba CX 4100i Switch Series Datasheet: The product features and specifications listed in the datasheet do not include VSF or stacking capabilities, highlighting its role as a standalone access switch. (Pages 2-3, "Product Differentiators" and "Product Features" sections).

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