VCP-VCF Administrator 2024 Question 46
Select 3You are tasked with deploying an NSX Edge cluster in a VMware Cloud Foundation environment. The cluster will be used for North-South traffic routing across multiple tenants. What are the uplink requirements you must consider to ensure proper functionality and connectivity of the NSX Edge cluster?
- A
Each Edge node must have at least two uplinks configured for redundancy.
- B
Uplinks must be connected to the same VLAN to ensure consistent traffic flow.
- C
Uplinks must be able to support either VLAN or overlay traffic, depending on the deployment requirements.
- D
Each Edge node's uplinks must be configured with an MTU of 1500 bytes for optimal performance.
- E
Separate uplinks should be used for management and data plane traffic to improve traffic segregation.
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Correct answers: A, C, E
Explanation
Deploying an NSX Edge cluster involves meeting specific uplink requirements to ensure redundancy, performance, and proper traffic management. Two uplinks per Edge node are necessary for redundancy, and the uplinks must support appropriate traffic types based on deployment needs (e.g., VLAN or overlay). Additionally, separating management and data plane traffic with different uplinks enhances security and operational efficiency.
- A. Correct.
Correct. Redundancy is a critical requirement for NSX Edge nodes to ensure high availability and failover capability.
- B. Incorrect.
Incorrect. Uplinks should be connected to different VLANs as required by the network design, not necessarily the same VLAN.
- C. Correct.
Correct. Uplinks must support VLAN or overlay traffic depending on the specific NSX-T deployment and traffic requirements.
- D. Incorrect.
Incorrect. NSX Edge uplinks typically require an MTU of 1600 bytes or higher for overlay traffic, not 1500 bytes.
- E. Correct.
Correct. Using separate uplinks for management and data plane traffic is a best practice for proper traffic segregation and security.