350-601 Network Practice Question
Which NX-OS command displays the current VLAN configuration on a Nexus switch?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between 'show vlan' (which shows VLAN membership and status) and 'show running-config vlan' (which shows the configuration commands), leading candidates to mistakenly choose the latter when asked for the current VLAN configuration.
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show vlan
The 'show vlan' command on NX-OS displays the current VLAN configuration, including VLAN IDs, names, status, and ports assigned to each VLAN. This command is the standard way to view VLAN information in Cisco NX-OS, similar to IOS, and it shows both default and user-created VLANs.
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show vlan
Why this is correct
Correct command.
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show running-config vlan
Why it's wrong here
Shows running config for VLANs, but 'show vlan' is more direct.
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show vlan brief
Why it's wrong here
'show vlan brief' is also valid but 'show vlan' is the standard.
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show interface vlan
Why it's wrong here
Shows interface configuration, not VLAN list.
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