300-710 SNCF Deployment Practice Question
When deploying an FTD virtual appliance on-prem using VMware ESXi, which virtual network adapter type is recommended for optimal performance?
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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VMXNET3
VMXNET3 is the high-performance paravirtualized network adapter recommended for all Cisco virtual appliances on VMware to reduce CPU overhead.
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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E1000
Why it's wrong here
E1000 is for legacy compatibility and has significantly lower performance.
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E1000E
Why it's wrong here
E1000E is limited in throughput compared to VMXNET3.
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SR-IOV
Why it's wrong here
SR-IOV is a feature, not a specific virtual adapter type.
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VMXNET3
Why this is correct
VMXNET3 is the recommended driver for high-throughput network applications.
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