350-601 Network Practice Question
Which TWO commands are used on NX-OS to verify vPC status and consistency? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between commands that show configuration versus those that show operational status and consistency, leading candidates to mistakenly choose 'show running-config vpc' or 'show vpc role' instead of the correct verification commands.
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Why each option matters
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show vpc consistency-parameters
The 'show vpc' command displays the overall vPC status, including peer link and keepalive status, while 'show vpc consistency-parameters' verifies that both peers have matching configurations (e.g., STP, VLAN, MTU) to prevent traffic disruption. These two commands are essential for validating vPC operational health and configuration consistency.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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show vpc consistency-parameters
Why this is correct
Displays consistency parameters for vPC member ports.
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show port-channel summary
Why it's wrong here
Shows port-channel info but not vPC-specific details.
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show vpc
Why this is correct
Shows vPC domain summary and peer status.
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show running-config vpc
Why it's wrong here
Shows configuration, not operational status.
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show vpc role
Why it's wrong here
Shows primary/secondary role, not consistency.
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