300-430 Question 32
Select 3A network administrator is tasked with upgrading the software image of a fleet of Cisco access points in a large distributed environment. The administrator wants to use the Smart AP Image Upgrade feature to streamline the process. During the planning phase, which considerations should the administrator ensure are met to successfully use this feature?
- A
Ensure that the access points are in the same mobility group as the wireless LAN controller.
- B
Verify that multicast is enabled on the network to facilitate image transfer between access points.
- C
Ensure that all access points are in local mode during the image upgrade process.
- D
Verify that the AP Image Pre-download feature is enabled on the wireless LAN controller.
- E
Ensure that access points have sufficient free storage space to download and store the new image.
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Correct answers: A, B, E
Explanation
Smart AP Image Upgrade is a feature designed to simplify the process of upgrading Cisco access point images by minimizing downtime and enhancing efficiency. To utilize this feature effectively, the access points must belong to the same mobility group as the wireless LAN controller, multicast must be enabled for efficient image distribution, and access points must have sufficient storage capacity for the new image. These considerations ensure a smooth and successful upgrade process.
- A. Correct.
This is correct. Smart AP Image Upgrade requires access points to be part of the same mobility group as the wireless LAN controller to ensure proper communication and coordination during the upgrade process.
- B. Correct.
This is correct. Multicast is a key requirement for Smart AP Image Upgrade as it allows the image to be efficiently distributed from one AP to others.
- C. Incorrect.
This is incorrect. Access points can operate in multiple modes such as local, FlexConnect, or mesh during Smart AP Image Upgrade. Limiting the mode to local is not a requirement.
- D. Incorrect.
This is incorrect. The AP Image Pre-download feature is not necessarily tied to Smart AP Image Upgrade. While it can be used for pre-staging, it is not a mandatory requirement for this process.
- E. Correct.
This is correct. Access points must have enough free storage to download and store the new image before it is applied.