What is the function of a VTEP in VXLAN?

What is the function of a VTEP in VXLAN?
A . provide the routing underlay and overlay for VXLAN headers
B . dynamically discover the location of end hosts in a VXLAN fabric
C . encapsulate and de-encapsulate traffic into and out of the VXLAN fabric
D . statically point to end host locations of the VXLAN fabric

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Answer: C

Explanation:

VTEP (VXLAN Tunnel Endpoint) is responsible for encapsulating the original Ethernet frame into a VXLAN packet and de-encapsulating it upon arrival at its destination within the VXLAN fabric. It adds or removes VXLAN headers as necessary for traffic entering or leaving the overlay network.

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