Which virtual switch load balancing method should be used when teaming network interfaces with
EtherChannel?
A.
Route based on originating virtual port.
B.
Route based on IP hash.
C.
Route based on physical NIC load.
D.
Route based on source MAC hash.
E.
Use explicit failover order.
Explanation:
https://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-60/index.jsp?topic=%2Fcom.vmware.vsphere.networking.doc%
2FGUID-D34B1ADD-B8A7-43CD-AA7E-2832A0F7EE76.html
https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/2006129
Route based on IP Hash load balancing requires that the physical switch ports be combined into an EtherChannel (sometimes called an aggregation bond, port-channel). This ensures that the same hashing algorithm is used for traffic returning in the opposite direction.
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B is correct.
IP-based teaming requires that the physical switch is configured with EtherChannel.
Standard Switch allows Route based on the originating virtual port, Route based on IP hash, Route based on source MAC hash & Use explicit failover order
https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/6.5/com.vmware.vsphere.networking.doc/GUID-D34B1ADD-B8A7-43CD-AA7E-2832A0F7EE76.html
Distributed Port Group allows same as standard switch plus Route based on physical NIC load.
https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/6.5/com.vmware.vsphere.networking.doc/GUID-73AB2E00-FE02-4D1B-970F-7D2F21F52825.html
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B
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@ Woodamand
That’s correct … and this answer is correct if you’re using standard switches ..which they don’t state ..sigh ! It’s all dynamic now with DV switches …zzz!
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