300-710 SNCF Deployment Practice Question
In an FTD cluster, what happens if the cluster control link fails?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The cluster nodes may disable themselves to avoid split-brain.
If the control link fails, the cluster members cannot synchronize state or status, typically leading to a split-brain scenario or the standby nodes disabling themselves to prevent inconsistency.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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The FMC takes over the cluster.
Why it's wrong here
FMC cannot take over data plane functions.
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The cluster nodes may disable themselves to avoid split-brain.
Why this is correct
This prevents inconsistent traffic handling.
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The cluster continues to operate normally.
Why it's wrong here
State synchronization is lost.
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The entire cluster reboots.
Why it's wrong here
The cluster attempts to maintain operation.
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