350-401 Question 34
Single answerAn enterprise is implementing a Cisco SD-WAN solution to improve network performance and simplify WAN management across multiple branch offices. During the design, the team discusses how the Cisco SD-WAN solution separates the control plane from the data plane. Which component is responsible for managing the control plane in the Cisco SD-WAN architecture?
- A
vSmart Controller
- B
vBond Orchestrator
- C
vEdge Router
- D
vManage Dashboard
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
In the Cisco SD-WAN solution, the vSmart Controller is the key component responsible for managing the control plane. It ensures that routing information and security policies are distributed to all devices in the SD-WAN. This separation of the control plane (vSmart) and the data plane (vEdge) is a core principle of the SD-WAN architecture, enabling scalability and centralized policy enforcement.
- A. Correct.
The vSmart Controller is the component responsible for managing the control plane in the Cisco SD-WAN architecture. It handles the distribution of routing and policy information to the data plane devices.
- B. Incorrect.
The vBond Orchestrator facilitates the initial secure connection between devices, but it is not responsible for managing the control plane.
- C. Incorrect.
The vEdge Router operates on the data plane, forwarding traffic and enforcing policies, but it does not manage the control plane.
- D. Incorrect.
The vManage Dashboard provides a centralized management interface for configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting, but it does not handle the control plane.