350-601 Automation Practice Question
An automation engineer is using the cisco_nxapi Python library to configure a Nexus switch. Which step is required before using the library?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Enable NX-API on the Nexus switch with 'feature nxapi'.
The cisco_nxapi library uses NX-API, which must be enabled on the Nexus switch via 'feature nxapi'.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Configure a NETCONF session.
Why it's wrong here
cisco_nxapi does not use NETCONF.
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Generate an SSH key pair for authentication.
Why it's wrong here
NX-API uses HTTP/HTTPS, not SSH.
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Install the library on the Nexus switch using pip.
Why it's wrong here
The library runs on the automation host, not on the switch.
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Enable NX-API on the Nexus switch with 'feature nxapi'.
Why this is correct
NX-API must be enabled to accept REST/CLI calls.
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