What is the nature and behavior of the Virtual IP for the VSX pair if clients are connected to the access switch using VSX as the default gateway?

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In the given topology, a pair of Aruba CX 8325 switches are in a VSX stack using the active gateway.

What is the nature and behavior of the Virtual IP for the VSX pair if clients are connected to the access switch using VSX as the default gateway?
A . Virtual IP is active on the primary VSX switch
B . Virtual floating IP will failover in case of a failure
C . Virtual IP is active on both CX switches
D . Virtual IP uses SVI IP address synced with VSX

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Answer: B

Explanation:

In the described VSX (Virtual Switching Extension) setup, the virtual IP used as the default gateway for clients connected to the access switch acts as a virtual floating IP. This setup ensures high availability, as the virtual IP can seamlessly failover to the other switch in the VSX pair in the event of a failure. This behavior enhances network resilience by maintaining continuous network service despite potential hardware or software issues on one of the switches.