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300-410 Practice Question: Consider this IP SLA configuration on router R6:…
Consider this IP SLA configuration on router R6:
ip sla 60
udp-echo 203.0.113.1 2000 source-ip 198.51.100.1 frequency 20
ip sla schedule 60 life forever start-time now
What is the purpose of this configuration?
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Why each option matters
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It tests UDP connectivity by sending a UDP packet and expecting a response.
The configuration sends UDP packets to destination 203.0.113.1 on port 2000, sourced from 198.51.100.1, every 20 seconds. It tests UDP connectivity and response time.
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It tests UDP connectivity by sending a UDP packet and expecting a response.
Why this is correct
UDP echo operation sends a UDP datagram and waits for a reply to measure round-trip time.
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It tests ICMP echo instead of UDP.
Why it's wrong here
It uses udp-echo, not icmp-echo.
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It measures jitter and packet loss.
Why it's wrong here
Jitter measurement requires udp-jitter.
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It will only work if the destination is a Cisco router.
Why it's wrong here
Any device that responds to UDP echo can be used.
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