300-710 SNCF Deployment Practice Question
An engineer is preparing to deploy a Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense cluster in an enterprise data center. Which THREE requirements must be verified and configured prior to cluster initialization? (Choose three)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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A dedicated high-speed, low-latency Cluster Control Link (CCL) must be connected between all nodes.
Firewall clustering requirements include identical hardware models/licenses, dedicated Cluster Control Link (CCL) connections, and Port Channels connecting upstream/downstream switches to all cluster nodes.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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A dedicated high-speed, low-latency Cluster Control Link (CCL) must be connected between all nodes.
Why this is correct
CCL connectivity is mandatory for cluster control synchronization.
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All cluster members must be of the exact same physical or virtual model with identical interface counts.
Why this is correct
Cluster members must be hardware/software identical.
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The cluster master must be configured in transparent mode while slave nodes operate in routed mode.
Why it's wrong here
All nodes in a cluster must share the exact same firewall mode.
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Each cluster member must run a different software version to prevent simultaneous kernel panics.
Why it's wrong here
All members must run the exact same software version.
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Data interfaces on all cluster units must be connected to upstream/downstream switches using Port Channels.
Why this is correct
Port Channels are required to aggregate connections and distribute traffic across cluster nodes.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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