Huawei H12-831_V1.0 HCIP-Datacom-Advanced Routing & Switching Technology V1.0 Exam Practice Test

Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth Explanation:

1. Understanding MPLS Label Switching

MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) operates by adding labels to packets to enable fast switching across an MPLS domain.

Labels are swapped at each router (LSR - Label Switch Router) based on the LFIB (Label Forwarding Information Base).

When an MPLS packet reaches a router, it checks the incoming label and swaps it with an outgoing label as per its label forwarding table.

The label value "3" is the implicit null label, which is used for PHP (Penultimate Hop Popping).

2. Analyzing the MPLS Label Flow in the Figure

At PE1: The packet enters the MPLS domain and is labeled with 1033.

At P1: P1 forwards the packet based on label 1033.

At P2:

P2 receives label 1033 and swaps it with label 3 (as per the figure).

Label 3 (implicit null) means that the label is removed before reaching PE2 (PHP - Penultimate Hop Popping).

This ensures that PE2 receives a pure IP packet without an MPLS label.

3. Evaluating Each Answer Option

Option A: "The label value is 3." → Incorrect.

Label 3 (implicit null) is not actually sent to PE2.

Instead, P2 removes the label before sending the packet to PE2.

Option B: "There is no label." → Correct.

Since P2 performs PHP (Penultimate Hop Popping), the label is removed, and PE2 receives only an IP packet.

Option C: "The label value is 1033." → Incorrect.

Label 1033 was used earlier in the MPLS path but was swapped out before reaching PE2.

Option D: "The label values are 3 and 1033." → Incorrect.

Only one label is present at a time.

Label 1033 was swapped for label 3, but label 3 was removed before reaching PE2.

Final Answer:

Answer: B (There is no label).

HCIP-Datacom-Advanced Routing & Switching Technology References:

MPLS Label Forwarding Mechanism

Penultimate Hop Popping (PHP) and Implicit Null Label (3)

MPLS Label Swapping and Label Forwarding Table (LFIB)

Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth Explanation:

1. Understanding the Network Topology

R1 and R2 are OSPF-enabled routers connected via the 10.0.12.0/24 subnet (Area 0).

PC1 (192.168.1.2/30) is connected to R1 via GE0/0/1.

PC2 (192.168.1.22/30) is connected to R2 via GE0/0/1.

OSPF ensures that R1 and R2 know about each other's directly connected networks.

2. Analyzing Connectivity

Can R1 ping 192.168.1.22 (PC2)?

Yes, if routing is properly configured.

OSPF ensures that R1 learns about 192.168.1.22 from R2.

Since R1 has a route to 192.168.1.22 via R2, it can ping PC2 successfully.

✅ Option A is correct.

Can R1 ping 192.168.1.21 (R2's interface)?

Yes, since R1 and R2 are OSPF neighbors.

R1 learns 192.168.1.21 via OSPF and can reach it directly.

✅ Option B is correct.

Can R2 ping 192.168.1.2 (PC1)?

Yes, since OSPF ensures that R2 learns about 192.168.1.2 from R1.

Since R2 has a route to 192.168.1.2 via R1, it can ping PC1 successfully.

✅ Option C is correct.

Can PC1 and PC2 ping each other?

Yes, if default gateways and routing are configured correctly.

If R1 and R2 can ping each other and forward packets, PC1 and PC2 should be able to communicate.

❌ Option D is incorrect because PC1 and PC2 should be able to ping each other.

Final Answer:

✅ A, B, and C are correct.

HCIP-Datacom-Advanced Routing & Switching Technology References:

OSPF Inter-Router Communication and Route Advertisement

Default Gateway and Routing in Multi-Router Networks

Troubleshooting End-to-End Connectivity in Routed Networks

Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth Explanation:

1. Understanding MPLS LDP (Label Distribution Protocol)

LDP (Label Distribution Protocol) runs over TCP port 646.

LDP uses the transport address (Loopback0 in this case) to establish TCP sessions between neighbors.

For an LDP session to be established, both routers must:

Enable LDP on the interface (GE0/0/1).

Allow TCP traffic on port 646 (used for LDP adjacency formation).

2. Analyzing the Issue and Possible Causes

The figure shows a successful ping from R2 to R1’s Loopback0 (10.0.1.1/32).

This means basic IP connectivity between R1 and R2 is working.

OSPF is properly advertising Loopback0 addresses between the routers.

The problem must be related to LDP itself, not general IP reachability.

3. Evaluating Each Answer Option

Option A: "R1’s GE0/0/1 rejects packets with the destination IP address 10.0.2.2."

Incorrect.

The ping test in the figure shows successful replies from 10.0.1.1 to 10.0.2.2, meaning packets to 10.0.2.2 are not being rejected.

This is NOT the cause of the LDP failure.

Option B: "MPLS LDP is not enabled on R2’s GE0/0/1."

Correct.

If LDP is not enabled on R2’s GE0/0/1, then R1 and R2 cannot form an LDP session.

MPLS LDP must be enabled on both interfaces for label exchange.

This is a valid cause of the issue.

Option C: "R2’s GE0/0/1 rejects packets with TCP destination port 646."

Correct.

LDP operates over TCP port 646, so if R2’s GE0/0/1 has a firewall or ACL blocking TCP port 646, then LDP will fail.

Blocking TCP 646 on R2’s interface would prevent the session from establishing.

This is another valid cause of the issue.

Option D: "R1’s GE0/0/1 rejects packets with UDP destination port 646."

Incorrect.

LDP does not use UDP; it uses TCP port 646.

This is not a valid cause of the issue.

Final Answer:

✅ B and C are correct.

HCIP-Datacom-Advanced Routing & Switching Technology References:

MPLS LDP Session Establishment and TCP 646 Dependency

How OSPF Advertises Loopback0 for LDP Transport

Common LDP Debugging Techniques and ACL Issues

Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth Explanation:

1. Understanding the Routing Issue

R1 and R4 are BGP routers and have an IBGP connection.

R2 and R3 are OSPF-only routers (they do not run BGP).

Networks 10.1.1.0/24 and 10.4.4.0/24 are advertised into BGP but not OSPF.

PC1 (10.1.1.1) and PC2 (10.4.4.1) need communication, but their networks are not known to OSPF routers R2 and R3.

To fix this, we need a method that ensures R2 and R3 learn the routes for 10.1.1.0/24 and 10.4.4.0/24.

2. Evaluating Each Answer Option

Option A: "Deploy policy-based routing on R1 and specify R2 as the next hop for traffic from PC1 to PC2."

Incorrect.

Policy-Based Routing (PBR) does not solve the issue of missing routes in OSPF.

Even if R1 forwards traffic to R2, R2 does not know how to reach 10.4.4.0/24, causing packet drops.

A proper routing protocol solution is required instead of PBR.

Option B: "Deploy MPLS and LDP on R1 to R4 and establish LSPs for routes 1.1.1.1/32 and 4.4.4.4/32."

Incorrect.

MPLS requires label-switched paths (LSPs) but does not distribute routing information itself.

The real problem is that R2 and R3 do not have routing entries for 10.1.1.0/24 and 10.4.4.0/24.

MPLS does not fix the missing route advertisement issue.

Option C: "Run BGP on R2 and R3, and establish full-mesh IBGP connections in AS 123."

Correct.

If R2 and R3 run BGP, they can form IBGP sessions with R1 and R4 and learn routes 10.1.1.0/24 and 10.4.4.0/24 via BGP.

R2 and R3 would then be able to forward traffic correctly between PC1 and PC2.

This is a valid method to fix the issue.

Option D: "On R1 and R4, import routes 10.1.1.0/24 and 10.4.4.0/24 into OSPF."

Correct.

By redistributing BGP routes into OSPF, R1 and R4 can ensure that R2 and R3 learn the missing networks (10.1.1.0/24 and 10.4.4.0/24) via OSPF.

This allows full reachability without running BGP on R2 and R3.

This is another valid method to fix the issue.

Final Answer:

✅ C and D are correct.

HCIP-Datacom-Advanced Routing & Switching Technology References:

BGP and OSPF Route Redistribution

IBGP Full-Mesh Requirement and Route Propagation

How Policy-Based Routing Works and Its Limitations

Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth Explanation:

To verify the correct answer, we need to analyze Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD) behavior and the provided configuration.

1. Understanding BFD Configuration Parameters

BFD (Bidirectional Forwarding Detection) is a protocol used for fast failure detection between directly connected devices.

Key Configuration Parameters in BFD:

Peer IP (bind peer-ip)

This specifies the destination router’s IP address for the BFD session.

✅ Correctly configured on both R1 and R2.

Discriminator Local/Remote (discriminator local X / remote Y)

These values must match between the two routers.

✅ Correctly configured (R1: local 1, remote 2; R2: local 2, remote 1).

Min-TX Interval (min-tx-interval)

Defines the minimum transmit interval for BFD packets.

❌ Missing from R2’s configuration (could be a cause for mismatch).

Min-RX Interval (min-rx-interval)

Defines the minimum receive interval for BFD packets.

❌ Missing from R2’s configuration (could be a cause for mismatch).

2. Analyzing the Configuration on R1 and R2

✅ Configuration on R1 (Correct)

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bfd tor2 bind peer-ip 10.0.12.2

discriminator local 1

discriminator remote 2

min-tx-interval 1500

min-rx-interval 1500

This configuration is correct.

❌ Configuration on R2 (Incomplete)

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bfd tor1 bind peer-ip 10.0.12.1

discriminator local 2

discriminator remote 1

Missing min-tx-interval and min-rx-interval.

3. Why the Answer is FALSE?

A BFD session does NOT go down due to mismatched timing parameters.

BFD dynamically negotiates timing values, meaning even if R2 is missing min-tx/min-rx values, the session should still establish.

However, the session will fail if the peer IP or discriminator values are incorrect (which they are NOT in this case).

The actual cause of failure in this case is likely the missing min-tx and min-rx settings on R2, NOT a mismatch between R1 and R2.

Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth Explanation:

Understanding the network connectivity:

R1 and R2 are connected through 10.0.12.0/24 and running OSPF in Area 0.

PC1 (192.168.1.11/24) is connected to R1, and PC2 (192.168.1.12/24) is connected to R2.

Analyzing each option:

Option A: "R2 cannot ping 10.0.12.1." ❌ Incorrect

R2 is directly connected to 10.0.12.1/24 (R1) on GE0/0/0, so it can ping this IP without any routing issues.

Option B: "PC1 and PC2 cannot ping each other." ✅ Correct

OSPF is only running between R1 and R2. There is no indication that R1 and R2 are redistributing connected routes (192.168.1.0/24 and 192.168.1.0/24) into OSPF.

As a result, R1 does not know how to reach 192.168.1.12, and R2 does not know how to reach 192.168.1.11, making communication between PC1 and PC2 impossible.

Option C: "R1 cannot ping 192.168.1.2." ❌ Incorrect

192.168.1.2 is directly connected to R2, and if R1 can reach R2 through OSPF, then R1 should be able to ping 192.168.1.2.

Option D: "R1 cannot ping 192.168.1.12." ✅ Correct

192.168.1.12 is connected to R2, but if R2 does not advertise this network to R1, R1 has no route to reach it.

Since PC1 (192.168.1.11) and PC2 (192.168.1.12) are on different subnets, and there's no redistribution, R1 cannot reach PC2's IP.

Key Takeaways and Fix Recommendations:

To allow PC1 and PC2 to communicate, R1 and R2 must advertise their directly connected networks (192.168.1.0/24) in OSPF using the network command or by redistributing connected routes into OSPF.

Command example:

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R1:

router ospf 1

network 192.168.1.0 0.0.0.255 area 0

R2:

router ospf 1

network 192.168.1.0 0.0.0.255 area 0

This would allow R1 to learn about PC2's network and R2 to learn about PC1's network, enabling communication.

HCIP-Datacom-Advanced Routing & Switching Technology References:

HCIP-Datacom Official Certification Guide, Chapter on OSPF Network Design and Troubleshooting.

Huawei Datacom Training Materials, Section on OSPF Inter-Area and External Route Advertisements.

Huawei Datacom Configuration Guide, Command Reference for OSPF network advertisement and route redistribution.

 Network cable → Use a tester to check connectivity.

 Device version file → Check the size of the software package and check whether the file matches the device model.

 Board → Install the board on a device that is not connected to the network and observe the running status of the device.

 License → Check whether the license is in the validity period to prevent device functions from being affected.

 Migration personnel list → Check whether responsibilities and permissions are clearly assigned.

Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth Explanation:

1. Network Cable - Connectivity Testing:

Before starting a migration project, all network cables should be tested for physical connectivity issues.

Network testers can be used to detect any breaks, shorts, or incorrect wiring.

Ensuring proper connectivity avoids delays and troubleshooting issues during the migration.

2. Device Version File - Software Compatibility Check:

Firmware and software versions must be verified before upgrading or migrating network devices.

The device version file should match the model and hardware specifications to avoid compatibility issues.

If incorrect software is used, the device may not function properly or could become inoperable.

3. Board - Installation and Hardware Verification:

Before installing new hardware modules (boards, line cards, etc.) into a production environment, they should be tested in isolation.

Testing ensures the board is operational and does not introduce faults into the system.

If a board is faulty, it can cause device failure or unexpected behavior in the migration.

4. License - Validity and Activation Check:

Some network devices require licenses for full functionality (e.g., advanced routing, security features).

If a license is expired or missing, critical functions may be disabled after migration.

Checking license status in advance prevents unexpected downtime or service disruptions.

5. Migration Personnel List - Roles and Responsibilities Assignment:

Large network migrations require clear responsibility assignments for each team member.

A migration personnel list ensures that everyone knows their role, tasks, and permissions.

Proper coordination avoids miscommunication, errors, and project delays.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Network cables should be tested for connectivity.✅ Software versions should match the hardware model to prevent incompatibility.✅ Hardware boards should be tested before installing into production.✅ Licenses should be verified to prevent service disruptions.✅ Migration personnel roles should be clearly defined for smooth execution.

HCIP-Datacom-Advanced Routing & Switching Technology References:

Huawei HCIP-Datacom Official Certification Guide, Chapter on Network Migration Best Practices.

Huawei Enterprise Networking Whitepapers, Guidelines on Software & Hardware Pre-checks for Migration.

Huawei Technical Documentation, License Management in Huawei Datacom Devices.

Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth Explanation:

Understanding the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Root Bridge Selection

Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) is used to prevent loops in a Layer 2 network by electing a Root Bridge and determining a loop-free topology.

The Root Bridge is elected based on the lowest Bridge ID (BID), which consists of:

Priority Value (Lower is preferred, default is 32768).

MAC Address (Lower MAC wins in case of a tie).

The optimal forwarding path is chosen based on cost, which is usually determined by the link bandwidth.

Why the Path is Not Optimal?

The network engineer states that all links have the same cost, meaning that the STP Root Bridge election determines the topology rather than cost differences.

The fact that the path between PC1 and PC2 is suboptimal suggests that the Root Bridge may not be ideally placed.

Determining the Likely Root Bridge:

The Root Bridge is the switch with the lowest BID (priority + MAC).

All switches calculate the shortest path to the Root Bridge and place ports in either Forwarding or Blocking mode.

From the diagram, the traffic is flowing through SW2 → SW4 → SW3 instead of directly via SW2 → SW3.

This suggests that the Root Bridge is likely SW1 or SW4 because:

Root Bridges do not block any ports.

If SW1 or SW4 is the Root Bridge, the spanning tree topology might force the path to take a longer route.

Key Takeaways:

Root Bridge selection influences the entire Layer 2 forwarding path.

The lowest Bridge ID (priority + MAC) determines the Root Bridge.

If a suboptimal path is taken, the Root Bridge is likely placed in a location that forces certain links to block.

In this scenario, SW1 or SW4 is the most probable Root Bridge, forcing traffic through an unintended path.

HCIP-Datacom-Advanced Routing & Switching Technology References:

Huawei HCIP-Datacom Official Certification Guide, Chapter on Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Root Bridge Selection.

Huawei Datacom Training Materials, Section on STP Convergence and Network Optimization.

Huawei Datacom Configuration Guide, Command Reference for STP Root Bridge Selection and Path Calculation.

Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth Explanation:

Step 1: Understanding OSPF Areas and Summarization

Loopback0 on R5 has IP 10.0.5.5/32 and is advertised into OSPF.

The abr-summary 10.0.5.0 255.255.255.0 command is applied in area 2 on R1, which means:

Instead of advertising individual host routes (like 10.0.5.5/32), R1 advertises the summarized route 10.0.5.0/24 into Area 0 (Backbone).

This summarized route is then propagated into other areas via Area 0 (Backbone).

Step 2: Analyzing the Routing Table of Each Router

R5 (Originating Router in Area 2)

R5 only knows 10.0.5.5/32 because it's the originating router.

The abr-summary command does not affect R5 itself.

❌ R5 does not have 10.0.5.0/24.

R1 (ABR for Area 2, Summarizing the Route)

R1 creates and advertises 10.0.5.0/24 into Area 0.

This summary route is sent to other areas via Area 0.

R2 (Connected to Area 0 & Area 1)

Since R2 is part of Area 0 (Backbone), it receives 10.0.5.0/24 from R1.

✅ R2 has 10.0.5.0/24 in its routing table.

R3 (Connected to Area 0 & Area 2)

Since R3 is also connected to Area 0, it receives the summary route 10.0.5.0/24 from R1.

✅ R3 has 10.0.5.0/24 in its routing table.

R4 (In Area 1, which is not directly connected to Area 2)

R4 belongs to Area 1, and unless explicitly advertised through inter-area summarization, it will not have 10.0.5.0/24.

Since no specific mention of summary advertisement into Area 1 is made, R4 does not get 10.0.5.0/24.

❌ R4 does not have 10.0.5.0/24.

Final Answer: ✅ R2, R3 (Option B, C)

References:

HCIP-Datacom-Advanced Routing & Switching Technology V1.0 – OSPF Route Summarization

OSPF Inter-Area Route Advertisement via ABRs

OSPF Backbone (Area 0) Behavior and Route Distribution

Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth Explanation:

1. Understanding OSPFv3 and DR/BDR Election

In OSPFv3, on broadcast and non-broadcast networks, routers elect a Designated Router (DR) and a Backup Designated Router (BDR) to reduce LSA flooding.

The DR is responsible for generating Network LSAs (Type 2 LSAs) for the subnet.

The BDR takes over if the DR fails.

Other routers (DROther) only form adjacencies with the DR and BDR but still receive LSAs.

2. Understanding the LSA Output in the Figure

The LSA shown in the figure is a Type 1 (Router LSA).

The originating router is R2 (Router ID: 10.0.2.2).

The LSA lists two "Transit Network" links connected to R2.

The Neighbor Router IDs listed are 10.0.1.1 (R1) and 10.0.2.2 (R2).

3. Why the Statement is FALSE

A transit network (broadcast network) should have only ONE DR.

R1 and R2 both being DRs is incorrect, as only one DR per subnet should exist.

The presence of two "Transit Network" entries in the LSA suggests that there are two separate OSPF broadcast networks, each with its own DR.

This means R1 and R2 are each DRs on separate networks, but not both DRs on the same network.

Final Answer:

Answer: B (FALSE)

HCIP-Datacom-Advanced Routing & Switching Technology References:

OSPFv3 DR/BDR Election Process

OSPFv3 LSA Types and Their Roles

OSPFv3 Network Topology and LSA Interpretation

Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth Explanation:

To verify the correct answers, let's analyze how BGP/MPLS IP VPN is used for secure communication and isolation in an enterprise network.

1. Understanding BGP/MPLS IP VPN Concepts

MPLS VPN (Multiprotocol Label Switching Virtual Private Network) is used to:

Allow communication between specific sites by using Route Targets (RTs).

Ensure isolation of specific areas (e.g., R&D vs. non-R&D) by controlling RT import/export policies.

Utilize Route Distinguisher (RD) to make overlapping IP addresses unique within the VPN.

2. Analyzing the Answer Choices

✅ A. "To enable communication between the headquarters and branch R&D areas, both the ERT and IRT of VPN1 and VPN2 can be set to 100:100." → TRUE

Explanation:

ERT (Export Route Target) and IRT (Import Route Target) define which VPNs share routing information.

If VPN1 (HQ R&D) and VPN2 (Branch R&D) use the same RT (100:100), they will exchange routes, enabling communication.

Correct configuration:

VPN1: ERT 100:100, IRT 100:100

VPN2: ERT 100:100, IRT 100:100

✅ This is correct and enables communication between HQ and branch R&D areas.

❌ B. "To implement communication between the headquarters and branch R&D areas, the RDs of VPN1 and VPN2 need to be set to the same value." → FALSE

Explanation:

RD (Route Distinguisher) is only used to make overlapping IP addresses unique within the MPLS VPN.

RD does NOT control route exchange between VPNs (RTs control route exchange).

VPN1 and VPN2 can have different RDs but still communicate if they share the same RT (100:100).

✅ RDs do NOT need to be the same for VPNs to communicate.

❌ This statement is false.

❌ C. "R&D areas and non-R&D areas have overlapping address spaces. Therefore, services in the two areas cannot be isolated." → FALSE

Explanation:

Overlapping address spaces are common in MPLS VPNs and can be isolated using unique Route Targets (RTs).

As long as VPNs have different RTs, their traffic remains isolated.

For example:

VPN1 (R&D): RT 100:100

VPN3 (non-R&D): RT 200:200

Even with overlapping IPs, R&D and non-R&D areas are completely isolated.

❌ This statement is false.

✅ D. "To isolate R&D areas from non-R&D areas at the headquarters, the RTs of VPN1 can all be set to 100:100 and the RTs of VPN3 can all be set to 200:200." → TRUE

Explanation:

Setting different RTs for R&D (100:100) and non-R&D (200:200) ensures complete isolation.

Correct configuration:

VPN1 (R&D): RT 100:100

VPN3 (non-R&D): RT 200:200

Since VPN1 and VPN3 do NOT share the same RTs, their routes remain separate.

✅ This ensures isolation between R&D and non-R&D areas.

Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth Explanation:

1. Understanding the Network Setup

PE1 (Provider Edge 1) is the gateway for network 192.168.1.1/24.

PE2 (Provider Edge 2) is the gateway for network 192.168.2.1/24.

A cloud-based backbone connects PE1 and PE2.

To verify end-to-end communication, engineers need to check reachability between PE1 and PE2.

2. Evaluating Each Answer Option

Option A: "Configuring NQA on PE1 and PE2, with the destination address being the IP address of each other."

✅ Correct.

NQA (Network Quality Analysis) is a network testing tool that allows connectivity testing between two devices.

Configuring NQA between PE1 and PE2 will verify end-to-end reachability.

Option B: "On PE1 and PE2, checking whether the ARP table contains the ARP entry of the peer network segment."

❌ Incorrect.

ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) is only used for resolving MAC addresses within the same broadcast domain.

Since PE1 and PE2 are in different network segments (separated by a routed network), they will not have ARP entries for each other.

Instead, routing entries should be checked, not ARP.

Option C: "On PE1, using 192.168.1.1 as the source address to ping 192.168.2.1."

✅ Correct.

A simple ping test using the source address of PE1 (192.168.1.1) to reach PE2 (192.168.2.1) will verify whether routing between the two locations is functional.

Option D: "On PE1 and PE2, checking whether there are routes to each other’s network segment in the routing tables."

✅ Correct.

If routing is not configured correctly, PE1 and PE2 will not know how to reach each other.

Checking the routing table ensures that both PEs have the correct next-hop information.

Final Answer:

✅ A, C, and D are correct.

HCIP-Datacom-Advanced Routing & Switching Technology References:

Using NQA for Network Connectivity Testing

Verifying Routing Table Entries for Inter-Network Communication

Understanding ARP and Its Limitations in Routed Networks

Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth Explanation:

1. Understanding Site of Origin (SoO) in MPLS VPNs

SoO (Site of Origin) is used in MPLS VPNs to prevent loops in multi-homed CE scenarios.

Routes with the same SoO value are not advertised back to the same site.

2. Analysis of Each Answer Choice

A. "To enable CE3 to receive the route, run the command peer 10.1.1.1 soo 200:1 on PE1." (❌ False)

SoO is used to prevent loops by tagging routes that belong to the same site.

Applying SoO (200:1) on PE1 for CE1 means that any other PE (such as PE2) receiving the route will not advertise it back to the same site (CE1).

This statement is false because applying SoO here does not directly enable CE3 to receive the route. Instead, CE3 must accept routes with SoO values properly configured.

B. "If the commands peer 10.1.1.1 soo 200:1 and peer 10.1.2.1 soo 200:1 are run on PE1, CE2 accepts the route." (❌ False)

SoO ensures that a route received from one CE is not sent back to another CE in the same site.

If SoO (200:1) is assigned to CE1 and CE2, routes will be blocked because they share the same SoO tag.

Thus, CE2 will not accept the route, making this statement false.

C. "If the command peer 10.1.3.1 substitute-as is run on PE2, CE3 accepts the route." (✅ True)

substitute-as allows a router to replace the received AS number in the AS_PATH with another AS number, ensuring that routes are accepted even when AS_PATH filtering is in place.

This prevents CE3 from rejecting the route due to AS-Path loop prevention.

✅ Thus, this statement is true.

D. "If no additional action is taken, CE3 discards the route." (✅ True)

By default, CE3 will discard the route because of BGP loop prevention (same AS in the AS_PATH).

To allow CE3 to receive the route, the allowas-in or substitute-as command must be configured on PE2.

✅ Thus, this statement is true.

3. Evaluating the Answer Choices

Option

Correct?

Reasoning

A

❌ False

Applying SoO does not directly enable CE3 to receive the route.

B

❌ False

If both CE1 and CE2 have the same SoO value, CE2 will reject the route.

C

✅ True

Substitute-AS allows CE3 to accept the route by modifying the AS-Path.

D

✅ True

Without additional configuration, CE3 will discard the route due to AS-Path loop prevention.

✅ Correct Answer: A and B are false.

Final Conclusion:

SoO prevents routing loops in MPLS VPN multi-homing.

CE2 will reject the route if it has the same SoO as CE1.

CE3 requires the substitute-as or allowas-in command to accept the route.

Thus, statements A and B are false.

Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth Explanation:

Understanding Intra-Area-Prefix-LSA (Type 9) in OSPFv3

OSPFv3 uses the Intra-Area-Prefix-LSA (Type 9) to advertise IPv6 prefixes associated with either:

A Router-LSA (Type 1) → Describes links and interfaces.

A Network-LSA (Type 2) → Advertises multi-access networks (if a Designated Router exists).

Each router generates one Intra-Area-Prefix-LSA to advertise its own IPv6 prefixes.

Prefix Analysis for Each Router

R1's IPv6 Prefixes:

2000:12::1/64

2001:12::1/64

2002:12::1/64

2003:12::/64 (Shared link with R2)

Total Prefixes in R1’s Intra-Area-Prefix-LSA = 4

✅ R1 advertises four prefixes in its Intra-Area-Prefix-LSA.

R2's IPv6 Prefixes:

2003:12::2/64 (Shared link with R1)

Total Prefixes in R2’s Intra-Area-Prefix-LSA = 1

✅ R2 advertises only one prefix in its Intra-Area-Prefix-LSA.

Checking Each Option:

✅ A. The Intra-Area-Prefix-LSA generated by R2 describes three prefixes. (❌ False, R2 only has one prefix).

✅ B. The Intra-Area-Prefix-LSA generated by R1 describes four prefixes. (✔ True, R1 has four prefixes).

✅ C. The Intra-Area-Prefix-LSA generated by R2 describes four prefixes. (❌ False, R2 only has one prefix).

✅ D. The Intra-Area-Prefix-LSA generated by R1 describes three prefixes. (❌ False, R1 has four prefixes).

Final Conclusion:

✅ B. The Intra-Area-Prefix-LSA generated by R1 describes four prefixes.

Thus, the correct answer is: B. The Intra-Area-Prefix-LSA generated by R1 describes four prefixes.

1. Understanding VLAN Aggregation in Huawei Switches

VLAN aggregation is a technique that groups multiple VLANs (sub-VLANs) under a single Super-VLAN.

Super-VLANs do not have member interfaces but include multiple Sub-VLANs that share a common gateway (VLANIF interface).

2. Inter-Sub-VLAN Communication Requirement

By default, hosts in different sub-VLANs cannot communicate directly.

To enable communication between different sub-VLANs within the same Super-VLAN, an inter-sub-VLAN proxy must be enabled.

This is done using the inter-sub-vlan-proxy enable command in the VLANIF interface of the Super-VLAN.

3. Correct Command Usage

The command format is:

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supervlan inter-sub-vlan-proxy enable

This command must be executed under VLANIF 10, corresponding to the Super-VLAN.

4. Why is the Answer "supervlan"?

The missing parameter in the command should be supervlan, because it is used to enable communication between Sub-VLANs under a Super-VLAN.

This is a specific Huawei command used in HCIP-Datacom-Advanced Routing & Switching Technology certification.

1. Understanding Router-LSAs in OSPFv3

Router-LSA (Type 1 LSA) is generated by every OSPFv3 router to describe its own links and connected networks within the same area.

Each router in an OSPF area generates exactly one Router-LSA to advertise its own topology information.

Router-LSAs are flooded throughout the area but do not cross area boundaries.

2. Analyzing the Given OSPFv3 Network

The topology consists of three routers: R1, R2, and R3, all connected in OSPFv3 Area 0.

Since all three routers participate in OSPFv3, each router generates its own Router-LSA (Type 1 LSA).

R2, as an OSPF router, will have its own Router-LSA and also receive the Router-LSAs from R1 and R3.

3. Counting the Number of Router-LSAs in R2’s LSDB

R1 generates 1 Router-LSA (for itself).

R2 generates 1 Router-LSA (for itself).

R3 generates 1 Router-LSA (for itself).

Total Router-LSAs in R2’s LSDB = 3 (one from each router).

Final Answer:

Answer: 3

HCIP-Datacom-Advanced Routing & Switching Technology References:

OSPFv3 LSA Types and Their Roles

Understanding Router-LSA (Type 1) and Its Function in LSDB

Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth Explanation:

1. Understanding the Hub-Spoke BGP Design

Hub-Spoke topology is commonly used in MPLS Layer 3 VPNs, where:

Hub-PE acts as a central router.

Spoke-PEs connect to the hub but do not communicate directly with each other.

eBGP (External BGP) is used between the Hub-PE and Spoke-PE routers.

2. The Role of AS Numbers in BGP Route Transmission

By default, BGP prevents routes from being sent back to the same AS (Autonomous System) to avoid loops (via the AS_PATH loop prevention mechanism).

However, in a Hub-Spoke MPLS VPN, the Hub-PE must be allowed to re-advertise routes learned from one spoke to another spoke.

This requires allowing repetitive AS numbers within the same AS to avoid BGP rejecting valid routes.

3. Solution: Using "Allow-AS Loop" on the Hub-PE

The allowas-in or allow-as-loop command must be used on Hub-PE to allow repetitive local AS numbers.

This ensures that routes from Spoke-PE1 (AS65002) are advertised to Spoke-PE2 (AS65003) via Hub-PE, even if AS numbers are repeated.

Example Configuration on Hub-PE:

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bgp 65001

peer Spoke-PE1 allow-as-loop 2

peer Spoke-PE2 allow-as-loop 2

This allows Hub-PE to accept and propagate routes even if the AS number appears more than once.

4. Evaluating the Answer Choices

Option

Correct?

Reasoning

A. TRUE

✅ Correct

Hub-PE can be configured to allow repetitive AS numbers using the allow-as-loop feature.

B. FALSE

❌ Incorrect

BGP by default prevents repeated AS numbers, but this can be overridden.

✅ Correct Answer: A. TRUE

Final Conclusion:

By default, BGP prevents AS loopbacks.

Hub-PE needs to allow repetitive AS numbers for proper route transmission in the hub-spoke model.

The "allow-as-loop" command enables this functionality.

Thus, the correct answer is: TRUE.

Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth Explanation:

Understanding the BGP and OSPF Network Topology in the Question:

External Route Importation

R1, R2, and R3 import 192.168.1.0/24 into BGP from an external source.

This means R1, R2, and R3 will advertise this route to their EBGP and iBGP peers.

BGP Route Selection Criteria

BGP follows specific rules to determine the best path for a route. The most relevant factors here are:

Highest Local Preference (LOCAL_PREF) → Preferred

Shortest AS Path → Preferred

Lowest Origin Type (IGP < EGP < Incomplete) → Preferred

Lowest MED (Multi-Exit Discriminator) → Preferred

Oldest eBGP route (if paths are equal) → Preferred

Route Selection Analysis for Each Statement:

A. For 192.168.1.0/24, R5 preferentially selects the route received from R2. ✅ (Correct)

R5 is in AS 65456 and peers with R6 using iBGP.

Since R2 is a central router with direct connectivity to R5, it is the most preferred path compared to indirect paths from R1 or R3.

By default, R5 will prefer the path from R2 over others unless explicitly influenced by BGP attributes.

✅ Statement A is correct.

B. For 192.168.1.0/24, R4 preferentially selects the route received from R1. ❌ (Incorrect)

R4 and R5 use Loopback0 to establish iBGP with R6, meaning they receive BGP routes from multiple sources.

BGP prefers the shortest AS path, and there is no specific information indicating that R1’s path is the shortest for R4.

R4 may actually prefer another router's advertisement (e.g., R2 or R3) depending on AS path length and other attributes.

❌ Statement B is incorrect.

C. For 192.168.1.0/24, if the default local-preference 150 command is configured on R3, R5 preferentially selects the route received from R3. ✅ (Correct)

By default, BGP assigns a local-preference of 100.

If R3 sets local-preference to 150, it is higher than other routes (R1, R2).

BGP prefers the highest local-preference value, so R5 will prefer the route received from R3 if this attribute is set.

✅ Statement C is correct.

D. For 192.168.1.0/24, R6 preferentially selects the route received from R4. ❌ (Incorrect)

R6 is an iBGP peer of both R4 and R5.

BGP best-path selection depends on attributes like local-preference, AS-path, and MED.

There is no explicit information suggesting that R4’s advertisement is preferred over R5’s.

R6 may prefer R5’s route depending on attributes.

❌ Statement D is incorrect.

Final Conclusion:

✅ A. R5 preferentially selects the route received from R2.❌ B. R4 does not necessarily prefer R1’s route.✅ C. If R3 sets local-preference 150, R5 will prefer the route from R3.❌ D. R6 does not necessarily prefer R4’s route.

Thus, the correct answers are: A, C.

Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth Explanation:

Understanding the BGP Network Topology in the Question:

BGP Peering & Route Distribution

Each router forms EBGP peer relationships with directly connected neighbors.

R1 and R4 import the static route 192.168.1.0/24 into BGP and advertise it to their peers.

Community attributes are attached to routes to influence routing policies.

Effect of Community Attribute 1:1

R1 marks 192.168.1.0/24 with community 1:1 before advertising it.

R3 has a policy that rejects any routes with community attribute 1:1.

Since R1’s advertisement contains 1:1, R3 will not accept 192.168.1.0/24 from R2.

Route Selection and Traffic Flow Analysis:

R1 advertises 192.168.1.0/24 with community 1:1 to R2.

R3 rejects this route from R2 because of the configured routing policy.

R4 also advertises 192.168.1.0/24 to its EBGP neighbors without community 1:1.

R5 learns the route from R4 and advertises it to R3.

Since R5’s advertisement does not include community 1:1, R3 accepts the route from R5.

Thus, the best available path for R3 to reach 192.168.1.0/24 is R3 → R5 → R1.

✅ Correct Path: R3 → R5 → R1

Checking Each Option:

❌ Option A: R3 → R2 → R4 (Incorrect)

R3 does not learn the route from R2 because it rejects community 1:1.

Since R1 added 1:1, and R2 propagated the same community, R3 will not accept this path.

❌ Option B: R3 does not have a route to 192.168.1.0/24 (Incorrect)

R3 does have a route, but it learns it from R5 instead of R2.

❌ Option C: R3 → R2 → R1 (Incorrect)

R1 marked the route with 1:1, and R2 advertised it with the same community.

Since R3 rejects 1:1 routes, it will not use this path.

✅ Option D: R3 → R5 → R1 (Correct)

R5 learns the route from R4, which does not have community 1:1, and advertises it to R3.

R3 accepts this route and forwards traffic to R5, which sends it to R1.

Final Conclusion:

✅ D. The correct path for traffic from R3 to 192.168.1.0/24 is R3 → R5 → R1.

Thus, the correct answer is: D.

Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth Explanation:To determine which LSAs are available in Area 0, we need to analyze the OSPFv3 network, the area types, and the behavior of external routes in an NSSA, considering the possibility of multiple correct answers. Let’s break it down step by step:

Understanding the Network and Area Types:

The network has two areas: Area 0 (backbone area) and Area 1 (Not-So-Stubby Area or NSSA).

R1, located in Area 1, imports an external IPv6 route (2000::1/128) into OSPFv3.

Area 0 is the backbone area, and Area 1 is an NSSA, which allows limited external routes but has specific restrictions on LSA types.

OSPFv3 LSA Types and Their Roles:

Link-LSA (Type 8): These are link-local LSAs, flooded only within the local link and not propagated beyond the local segment. They are not flooded into Area 0 or other areas, so they are not relevant for inter-area or external route advertisement.

Inter-Area-Router-LSA (Type 4): These LSAs are used to describe routers in other areas, specifically Autonomous System Boundary Routers (ASBRs) that originate external routes. In this case, R1 is an ASBR in Area 1 (NSSA) importing the external route 2000::1/128. Type 4 LSAs are generated by the ABR (e.g., R1 or another router connecting Area 1 to Area 0) and flooded into Area 0 to provide reachability information to the ASBR (R1) for the external route. Therefore, Inter-Area-Router-LSAs can be present in Area 0 to help routers reach R1 as the ASBR.

Intra-Area-Prefix-LSA (Type 9): These LSAs advertise prefixes associated with routers or transit networks within the same area. They are not used for external routes and are confined to Area 1, so they are not available in Area 0.

Inter-Area-Prefix-LSA (Type 3): These LSAs advertise prefixes from one area to another, including routes summarized or redistributed into the OSPF domain. In an NSSA, external routes (like 2000::1/128) are advertised as Type 7 LSAs within Area 1. The ABR (e.g., R1 or another router) translates these Type 7 LSAs into Type 5 LSAs or, in OSPFv3, they may be represented as Inter-Area-Prefix-LSAs (Type 3) to flood the external route into Area 0. Thus, Inter-Area-Prefix-LSAs are available in Area 0 for the external route 2000::1/128.

Behavior of External Routes in an NSSA:

In OSPFv3, an NSSA (like Area 1) allows external routes to be imported by an ASBR (R1 in this case). NSSAs do not flood Type 5 LSAs (external LSAs) directly into the area. Instead, external routes are advertised as Type 7 LSAs within the NSSA.

The Area Border Router (ABR) connecting the NSSA (Area 1) to the backbone (Area 0)—likely R1 or another router—translates the Type 7 LSAs into Type 5 LSAs (or, in OSPFv3, they may be represented as Inter-Area-Prefix-LSAs or other appropriate LSAs for external routes). These translated LSAs are then flooded into Area 0.

Additionally, since R1 is an ASBR, Area 0 needs to know how to reach R1 to access the external route 2000::1/128. This is achieved through Inter-Area-Router-LSAs (Type 4), which are flooded into Area 0 by the ABR to describe the location of the ASBR (R1) in Area 1.

Determining LSAs Available in Area 0:

Link-LSA (Type 8): These are link-local and not flooded into Area 0, so they are not available in Area 0.

Inter-Area-Router-LSA (Type 4): Since R1 is an ASBR in Area 1 (NSSA) importing the external route, the ABR (e.g., R1 or another router) generates Inter-Area-Router-LSAs to advertise R1’s location to Area 0. This LSA is necessary for routers in Area 0 to reach the ASBR (R1) for the external route 2000::1/128. Therefore, Inter-Area-Router-LSAs are available in Area 0.

Intra-Area-Prefix-LSA (Type 9): These are confined to Area 1 and not flooded into Area 0, so they are not available in Area 0.

Inter-Area-Prefix-LSA (Type 3): This LSA is used to advertise the external prefix 2000::1/128 into Area 0 after translation from Type 7 LSAs in Area 1. Therefore, Inter-Area-Prefix-LSAs are available in Area 0.

Conclusion:

The external route 2000::1/128, imported by R1 in Area 1 (NSSA), results in both Inter-Area-Router-LSAs (Type 4) and Inter-Area-Prefix-LSAs (Type 3) being available in Area 0.

Inter-Area-Router-LSA (Type 4) is present to describe the location of the ASBR (R1) in Area 1, allowing routers in Area 0 to reach R1 for the external route.

Inter-Area-Prefix-LSA (Type 3) is present to advertise the external prefix 2000::1/128 into Area 0 after translation from the Type 7 LSA in Area 1.

Therefore, the correct answers are B (Inter-Area-Router-LSA) and D (Inter-Area-Prefix-LSA).

References (Based on HCIP-Datacom-Advanced Routing & Switching Technology Concepts):

OSPFv3 LSA Types: HCIP-Datacom documentation on OSPFv3 LSAs, including Link-LSA, Inter-Area-Router-LSA, Intra-Area-Prefix-LSA, and Inter-Area-Prefix-LSA (e.g., Section on OSPFv3 Fundamentals).

NSSA Behavior in OSPFv3: HCIP-Datacom coverage of NSSA areas, Type 7 LSAs, and their translation to Type 5 or Inter-Area-Prefix-LSAs for Area 0, as well as Inter-Area-Router-LSAs for ASBR reachability (e.g., Chapter on OSPFv3 Advanced Features and Area Types).

External Route Propagation: HCIP-Datacom explanation of external route handling in OSPFv3, including ASBR and ABR roles, and LSA types for inter-area and external route advertisement (e.g., Section on Route Redistribution and IPv6 OSPF).

Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth Explanation:

Understanding the IPv6 Addressing and IS-IS Network

IPv6 Addressing in the Figure:

R1 has the address: 2000:12::1/64

R2 has the address: 2000:12::0/127

The link between them is using a /127 subnet (2000:12::0/127).

Behavior of IPv6 /127 Subnet Mask

In IPv6, a /127 prefix is commonly used on point-to-point links to avoid the issue of subnet-router anycast (::0).

RFC 6164 recommends using /127 instead of /64 for point-to-point links to reduce unnecessary anycast behavior.

2000:12::0 is the network address (first address in the subnet) and is not assigned to an interface.

Analyzing the Two Statements in the Question

Statement 1: "R1 can ping 2000:12::0" ❌ (Incorrect)

In IPv6, the first address (::0) in a /127 subnet is typically reserved as a network address and not assigned to any router.

R1 cannot ping 2000:12::0 because it is not assigned to R2 as an active IP.

Correct ping targets would be:

R1 pinging R2’s actual address (2000:12::1 or 2000:12::2 depending on numbering).

Statement 2: "display ipv6 neighbors command can be used to display the MAC address corresponding to 2000:12::0" ❌ (Incorrect)

The display ipv6 neighbors command is used to show the MAC address of an active neighbor (i.e., a reachable device).

Since 2000:12::0 is not assigned to a specific router, it will not have a MAC address in the neighbor table.

Final Conclusion:

❌ R1 cannot ping 2000:12::0 because it is the network address in a /127 subnet.❌ The display ipv6 neighbors command cannot show a MAC address for 2000:12::0 because it is not assigned to a router.

Thus, the correct answer is: B. FALSE.

Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth Explanation:

To determine the correct matches, we need to analyze VLAN aggregation and MUX VLAN behavior in the given topology.

1. Understanding VLAN Aggregation and MUX VLAN Roles

VLAN Aggregation:

Sub-VLANs (e.g., VLAN 10) are part of a Super-VLAN (e.g., VLAN 100) and share a common gateway.

Hosts in the same Sub-VLAN can communicate directly.

MUX VLAN (Multiple User Group VLAN):

Principal VLAN (VLAN 30): Includes servers, accessible by all VLAN types.

Separate VLAN (VLAN 20): Cannot communicate with other Separate VLAN hosts, but can communicate with the Principal VLAN (Server).

Group VLAN (VLAN 10 - Sub-VLANs): Hosts within the same Group VLAN can communicate, and they can also access the Principal VLAN (Server).

2. Analyzing the Connectivity

PC1 (Sub-VLAN 10 - Employee VLAN)

Can communicate with PC2 (same Sub-VLAN).

Can communicate with the Server (VLAN 30 - Principal VLAN).

PC2 (Sub-VLAN 10 - Employee VLAN)

Can communicate with PC1 (same Sub-VLAN).

Can communicate with the Server (VLAN 30 - Principal VLAN).

PC3 (VLAN 20 - Separate VLAN - Guest VLAN)

Cannot communicate with other PCs in Employee VLAN (PC1, PC2) or Guest VLAN (PC4).

Can communicate with the Server (VLAN 30 - Principal VLAN).

PC4 (VLAN 20 - Separate VLAN - Guest VLAN)

Cannot communicate with other PCs in Employee VLAN (PC1, PC2) or Guest VLAN (PC3).

Can communicate with the Server (VLAN 30 - Principal VLAN).

Server (VLAN 30 - Principal VLAN)

Can communicate with all PCs (PC1, PC2, PC3, PC4) because it belongs to the Principal VLAN, which serves all VLANs.