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300-410 Practice Question: Which TWO configuration steps are required to set…
Which TWO configuration steps are required to set up an ERSPAN session on a Cisco IOS-XE device? (Choose TWO.)
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monitor session 1 type erspan-source
ERSPAN encapsulates monitored traffic in GRE and sends it to an IP destination. The 'monitor session 1 type erspan-source' command defines the session as an ERSPAN source. The 'destination' command under that session specifies the IP address of the destination. 'source' is also needed but is not listed as an option here; 'shutdown' disables the session, 'no monitor session' removes it, and 'ip route' is for routing, not ERSPAN configuration.
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monitor session 1 type erspan-source
Why this is correct
Creates an ERSPAN source session on the device.
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destination erspan-id 1 ip address 192.168.1.100
Why this is correct
Specifies the destination IP address for the ERSPAN encapsulated traffic.
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shutdown
Why it's wrong here
This command disables the session, not required for setup.
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no monitor session 1
Why it's wrong here
Removes the session, opposite of configuration.
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ip route 192.168.1.0 255.255.255.0 GigabitEthernet0/1
Why it's wrong here
Adds a static route, not directly part of ERSPAN session configuration.
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