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A vSphere Standard Switch is configured with two uplinks.
When adjusting the failover order of the uplinks, what are two valid states in which an administrator can place the uplinks? (Choose two.)
A. Active
B. Unused
C. Passive
D. Disabled
Correct Answer: AB
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
The active, standby, and unused uplinks can be organized in the virtual switch properties and overridden in the port group properties. The options are as follows:
Active Adapters/Uplinks means that the adapters/uplinks will be used as long as network connectivity is available.
Standby Adapters/Uplinks means that the adapters/uplinks will be used if one of the active adapters/uplinks loses connectivity.
Unused Adapters/Uplinks means that the adapters/uplinks will never be used.
Incorrect Answers:
C: This is not a valid state for uplinks.
D: This is not a valid state for uplinks.
References:
Atkinson, Brian, VMware Certified Professional-Data Center Virtualization on vSphere 5.5 Study Guide: VCP-550, Sybex, Indianapolis, 2014, p 203