300-710 SNCF Deployment Practice Question
An enterprise is deploying Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense virtual appliances on-premises using VMware ESXi. Which THREE prerequisites or hypervisor configurations are required for proper operation? (Choose three)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Allocate sufficient vCPU, RAM, and disk storage in accordance with Cisco FTDv sizing guidelines for the targeted throughput.
VMware ESXi deployments require correct vSwitch/vDS port group configurations (promiscuous mode where needed, or specific VLAN policies), appropriate vCPU/RAM allocation according to sizing guides, and correct dedicated vNIC mapping.
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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Allocate sufficient vCPU, RAM, and disk storage in accordance with Cisco FTDv sizing guidelines for the targeted throughput.
Why this is correct
Proper hardware resource allocation is critical for virtual firewall performance.
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Map vNICs correctly to dedicated port groups, ensuring eth0 is assigned to the management network and subsequent vNICs handle data planes.
Why this is correct
Correct vNIC mapping (eth0 management, subsequent data) is mandatory.
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Configure ESXi vSwitch or vDistributed Switch (vDS) security policies (such as Promiscuous Mode or MAC Address Changes) if bridging or transparent mode is utilized.
Why this is correct
Promiscuous mode or forged transmits may be needed on vSwitches depending on transparent mode or clustering requirements.
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Configure the ESXi management kernel port to run Cisco ASA clustering over a WAN circuit.
Why it's wrong here
ESXi kernel ports are for ESXi management, not FTD clustering.
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Install physical line cards directly into the ESXi server motherboard PCIe slots for FTDv interface expansion.
Why it's wrong here
Virtual appliances use virtual network adapters (vNICs), not physical cards installed by the user.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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