VCP-DCV Configure and Manage vSphere Networking Practice Question
An administrator configures a VDS with two uplinks and sets the load balancing policy to 'Route based on IP hash'. What additional configuration is required on the physical switches to ensure proper traffic distribution?
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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Configure a static EtherChannel.
IP hash load balancing requires a static EtherChannel on the physical switches to aggregate the two links. Option A is incorrect because using individual ports without aggregation would not properly distribute traffic based on IP hash. Option B is incorrect because port security settings are not related to load balancing. Option C is incorrect because LACP is not required; IP hash works with a static EtherChannel.
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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Use individual ports with no aggregation.
Why it's wrong here
Individual ports would disrupt the load balancing algorithm.
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Set port security to allow multiple MAC addresses.
Why it's wrong here
Port security is not a requirement for IP hash.
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Enable Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP).
Why it's wrong here
LACP is used for LACP-based teaming, not IP hash.
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Configure a static EtherChannel.
Why this is correct
Static EtherChannel is required for IP hash load balancing.
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