HPE3-U01 Exam Dumps : Aruba Certified Network Technician Exam (ACNT)

In order to allow inter-PC communication in the same broadcast domain, both switches need to have the same VLAN configured on the ports that connect to the PCs and the trunk port that connects to each other. Option B shows the correct configuration for both switches, as follows:

• On Switch-1, interface 0/1 is configured as an access port on VLAN 10, which matches the VLAN of PC-1. Interface 0/2 is configured as a trunk port, which allows VLAN 10 traffic to pass through to Switch-2.
• On Switch-2, interface 0/1 is configured as an access port on VLAN 10, which matches the VLAN of PC-2. Interface 0/2 is also configured as a trunk port, which allows VLAN 10 traffic to pass through from Switch-1.

Option A is incorrect because it does not configure the trunk port on Switch-2, which prevents VLAN 10 traffic from reaching Switch-1. Option C is incorrect because it configures the trunk port on Switch-1 with the wrong encapsulation mode (ISL instead of dot1q), which causes a mismatch with Switch-2. Option D is incorrect because it configures the access ports on Switch-2 with the wrong VLAN (20 instead of 10), which isolates PC-2 from PC-1.

References:

1: Layer 2 VLAN Configuration on a Cisco Switch (with Example) - Networks Training 2: VLAN Configuration Commands Step by Step Explained - Computer Networking Notes 3: How To Configure VLANs On the Catalyst Switches - Cisco Community 4: Configure VLAN on Cisco Switch Using Cisco Packet Tracer - TECHNIG

Layer 2 encapsulation is the process of adding a header and a trailer to the data coming from the upper layer (Layer 3) before sending it over the physical medium. The header and the trailer contain information such as source and destination MAC addresses, error detection, and protocol type. The devices that perform Layer 2 encapsulation are usually switches, bridges, or network interface cards (NICs). In the given network diagram, the PC is sending a message to the server. The PC first adds a Layer 2 header and trailer to the data and sends it to Switch-1. Switch-1 performs Layer 2 encapsulation again before forwarding it to the router. The router operates at Layer 3 and does not perform Layer 2 encapsulation. It only removes the Layer 2 header and trailer, checks the destination IP address, and forwards the packet to the next hop. The packet then reaches Switch-2, where Layer 2 encapsulation occurs again before it is sent to the server. The server also performs Layer 2 de-encapsulation by removing the header and trailer and passing the data to the upper layer. Therefore, the devices that have performed Layer 2 encapsulation by the time the message arrives at the server are Switch-1 and Switch-2. References: Understanding Data Link Layer Encapsulation, How Data Encapsulation & De-encapsulation Works?, HDLC Protocol and Encapsulation method Explained

A collision occurs when two or more devices try to transmit data at the same time on a shared medium, such as a bus or a hub. Collisions degrade network performance and cause data loss. Switches mitigate collisions by creating separate collision domains for each port. This means that each port can transmit and receive data without interfering with other ports. Switches also use full-duplex communication, which allows simultaneous transmission and reception of data on each port, further reducing the chances of collisions. VLANs and L3 protocols do not affect collisions, as they operate at different layers of the network model. Proprietary features are not a general characteristic of switches, and may not be compatible with other vendors’ switches. References: Aruba Certified Network Technician (ACNT) | HPE Aruba Networking, Aruba Documentation Portal