VCP-VVF Troubleshoot And Optimize Practice Question
An administrator is troubleshooting a vSphere Distributed Switch (vDS) configuration where LACP (Link Aggregation Control Protocol) is enabled between ESXi hosts and the physical upstream switches. The port channel is down. Which command or log file should the administrator check on the ESXi host to inspect LACP state and negotiation status?
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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esxcli network vswitch dvs lacp status get or inspecting lacp logs in /var/log/
ESXi provides net-vmswitch and esxcli network vswitch dvs lacp commands or log inspection in /var/log/lacp.log or vpxd.log to check LACP state.
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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esxcli storage core path list
Why it's wrong here
This is a storage multipathing command, unrelated to LACP network bonding.
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esxcli system ip route list
Why it's wrong here
This displays the host routing table.
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esxcli network vswitch dvs lacp status get or inspecting lacp logs in /var/log/
Why this is correct
This command displays LACP partner status, active port channels, and negotiation states on the distributed switch.
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esxcli vsan cluster get
Why it's wrong here
This checks vSAN cluster membership.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official VMware exam blueprint
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