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300-410 Practice Question: The maximum number of ERSPAN sessions that can be…
What is the maximum number of ERSPAN sessions that can be configured on a Cisco IOS-XE router?
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24
The maximum number of ERSPAN sessions is platform-dependent, but typically up to 24 sessions on high-end routers like ASR1000 series. This is a hardware/software limitation.
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4
Why it's wrong here
4 is too low for modern platforms; some older switches have this limit.
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8
Why it's wrong here
8 is common for local SPAN sessions on some switches, not ERSPAN on routers.
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24
Why this is correct
Many Cisco IOS-XE routers support up to 24 ERSPAN sessions.
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64
Why it's wrong here
64 exceeds typical ERSPAN session limits; though some platforms may support more, 24 is a common maximum.
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