H12-821_V1.0 HCIP-Datacom-Core Technology V1.0 Questions and Answers

The hardware modules of Huawei modular devices and their functions are:

Main Processing Unit (MPU): Provides control and management planes for the entire system, responsible for protocol processing, system security, and software upgrades.

Switch Fabric Unit (SFU): Provides the data plane, enabling high-speed data switching between service modules.

Line Processing Unit (LPU): Manages data forwarding, offering various interfaces (optical and electrical) for data access​​.

When OSPF routers have interfaces on different network segments with different subnet masks, the network type can be adjusted to establish adjacency. A point-to-point (P2P) network type eliminates the requirement for matching subnet masks by treating the link as directly connected without intermediate devices.

P2P Network Characteristics

OSPF treats the link as a direct connection between two routers.

No DR/BDR election occurs, simplifying adjacency establishment.

Subnet mask differences do not hinder neighbor relationships as the link is viewed as a logical tunnel.

HCIP-Datacom-Core Reference

The OSPF configuration section explicitly mentions P2P as a suitable network type for resolving adjacency issues caused by mismatched subnet masks​​.

OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) mandates that the backbone area (Area 0) serves as the central area for routing information exchange. To avoid inter-area routing loops, routing information is only exchanged between the backbone area and non-backbone areas, not directly between two non-backbone areas. Consequently, each Area Border Router (ABR) must connect to the backbone area to facilitate this routing exchange ​.

When routes are imported into BGP using the import-route command, the origin attribute is set to incomplete by default. This indicates that the route's origin is not known or is from an external source, as opposed to being explicitly learned through an IGP (IGP) or EGP (EGP) protocol ​.

 Permanent Group Addresses for Routing Protocols

The range 224.0.0.0 to 224.0.0.255 is reserved for local network protocols, including routing protocols. Examples include OSPF (224.0.0.5/6) and RIP (224.0.0.9).

 HCIP-Datacom-Core Reference

Reserved multicast address ranges are detailed in the multicast configuration sections​​.

IGMPv1 supports general queries but does not define a Leave message. IGMPv2 introduces the Leave message type, which allows hosts to notify routers when they wish to leave a multicast group, improving efficiency. These distinctions align with the functionality of IGMP versions ​.

Option A correctly configures the DHCP relay agent (AC) to forward requests to the DHCP server using VLAN 10.Option B correctly configures the DHCP server (AR) with the correct IP pool (10.1.1.0/24), gateway, and excluded IP addresses. The static route to 10.1.1.0 through 172.21.1.1 ensures proper routing ​.

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Comprehensive and Detailed in-depth Step-by-Step Explanation:To answer this question, we need to understand the roles of OSPF routers:

Area Border Router (ABR):

An ABR is a router that connects multiple OSPF areas. It has at least one interface in the backbone area (Area 0) and one or more interfaces in other OSPF areas.

The ABR performs summarization between areas and propagates routing information between them.

Backup Router (BR):

The term "BR" does not exist in OSPF terminology. Instead, OSPF uses the term "Backup Designated Router (BDR)." The BDR is a backup to the Designated Router (DR) in a specific OSPF broadcast or NBMA (Non-Broadcast Multi-Access) network. The BDR takes over the DR's responsibilities if the DR fails.

Key Clarification:

An ABR is related to the hierarchical structure of OSPF areas and is not tied to the DR/BDR election process.

A router can function as an ABR without ever being a DR or BDR, as these are separate roles.

Therefore, the statement that an ABR must also be a BR is FALSE.

References:

Huawei HCIA-Datacom Study Guide, Chapter on "OSPF Fundamentals".

RFC 2328 – OSPF Version 2.

Huawei OSPF Configuration Guide.

In RSTP, a port in the discarding state neither forwards data frames nor learns MAC addresses. A port in the learning state does not forward data frames but starts learning MAC addresses. Therefore, options A and B are correct, while C and D are incorrect due to misunderstandings of these states ​.

Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:

Definition of the Origin Attribute:

The Origin attribute is a well-known mandatory attribute used to indicate the source of a route. It has three possible values:

i (IGP): The route was injected into BGP using the network command.

e (EGP): The route was learned from an EGP protocol (not commonly used now).

? (Incomplete): The route was redistributed into BGP from another routing protocol.

Analysis of Each Option:

Option A: Correct. When the network command is used, the Origin is set to i (IGP).

Option B: Incorrect. Routes learned from EGP have the Origin attribute set to e (EGP), not ? (Incomplete).

Option C: Correct. BGP prefers routes with the Origin attribute in the order: IGP > EGP > Incomplete.

Option D: Correct. The Origin attribute is a well-known mandatory attribute.

References:

HCIA-Datacom Study Guide, Chapter: BGP Attributes

Huawei BGP Attribute Comparison

The Local-Preference attribute is used within an AS to influence outbound traffic paths. The default value is 100, and it is a well-known discretionary attribute, meaning it is not mandatory and does not travel across AS boundaries ​.

A stateful inspection firewall tracks the state of network connections and only matches the initial packet against its rule set. Subsequent packets in the same connection are matched in the state table. Contrary to this, UDP packets can be inspected by correlating them with connection states, and packets in a single connection are always correlated ​.

In SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), the MIB (Management Information Base) defines the attributes of a managed device. It acts as a structured database of managed objects, each described by a unique OID (Object Identifier). These objects provide critical information and control interfaces for network management. Other elements like the agent (manages the MIB) and NMS (queries the agent) do not define attributes but interact with the MIB ​.

By default, Huawei firewalls create security zones named untrust, dmz, trust, and local. These zones facilitate security policies for inbound, outbound, and inter-zone traffic control ​.

 ACL in Routing Policies

ACLs are frequently used in routing policies to match specific routes based on criteria such as source IP, destination IP, and more. This allows ACLs to influence route redistribution, filtering, and forwarding decisions.

 HCIP-Datacom-Core Reference

ACL applications in routing policies are discussed in the routing policy chapters​​.

 Export Routing Policy Changes

When an export routing policy is modified, BGP does not automatically resend affected routes. Manual intervention, such as a clear ip bgp command, is required to resend Update messages reflecting the new policy.

 Incorrect Options

B. IGP routes can also be advertised into BGP using redistribution, not just the network command.

C. A router can be configured with multiple BGP processes using different AS numbers (multi-instance BGP).

D. Open messages carry additional parameters such as AS number, Hold Time, and Router ID, not just the header.

 HCIP-Datacom-Core Reference

BGP policy and update behavior are detailed in the route control and redistribution chapters​​.

Comprehensive and Detailed in-depth Step-by-Step Explanation:To answer this question, it is essential to distinguish between the roles of ABRs and ASBRs in OSPF and the function of route summarization:

Route Summarization on ABRs:

Route summarization in OSPF can reduce the number of inter-area Type 3 LSAs that ABRs propagate between areas.

ABRs perform route summarization to reduce the amount of routing information exchanged between areas, thereby decreasing the size of the routing table and improving resource utilization.

Route Summarization on ASBRs:

ASBRs summarize external routes (from outside OSPF) into Type 5 LSAs or Type 7 LSAs (in NSSAs).

ASBR route summarization does not impact inter-area Type 3 LSAs because ASBRs are responsible for importing and summarizing external routes, not summarizing routes between OSPF areas.

Since the statement refers to configuring route summarization on ASBRs to reduce inter-area Type 3 LSAs, it is incorrect. Route summarization for inter-area Type 3 LSAs must be configured on ABRs, not ASBRs.

Correct Statement: Route summarization on ABRs reduces the number of inter-area Type 3 LSAs.

References:

Huawei HCIA-Datacom Study Guide, Chapter on "OSPF Route Summarization".

RFC 2328 – OSPF Version 2.

The default sending interval for BFD (Bidirectional Forwarding Detection) control packets is 100 milliseconds. This interval ensures rapid detection of link faults, providing fast failover and minimizing downtime in network operations ​.

Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:

Multi-Channel Protocols:

Multi-channel protocols use separate channels for control and data communication, requiring application-specific packet filtering (ASPF) to track sessions.

Examples:

FTP (A): Uses separate control and data channels.

SIP (B): Uses multiple ports for signaling and media.

H.323 (D): A VoIP protocol using multiple channels.

Single-Channel Protocol:

SMTP (C): A single-channel protocol for email communication, which does not require ASPF.

References:

HCIA-Datacom Study Guide, Chapter: Firewall ASPF Configuration

Huawei Multi-Channel Protocol Handling

OSPF routers refresh and flood LSAs in the Link-State Database (LSDB) every 30 minutes by default to maintain topology consistency. OSPF does not rely on TCP; it uses its own acknowledgment mechanism. It also uses the Dijkstra algorithm, not Bellman-Ford. The flooding interval for LSU packets is shorter, typically 5 seconds ​.

An OSPF AS-external LSA is used to describe routes to networks that are external to the OSPF Autonomous System (AS). This external route information is typically imported into OSPF by an Autonomous System Boundary Router (ASBR).

If the Forwarding Address field in the AS-external LSA is set to 0.0.0.0, this indicates that traffic destined for the external network should be forwarded directly to the ASBR that advertised the external route.

The specific context mentioned here relates to the Not-So-Stubby Area (NSSA), a type of OSPF area designed to handle AS-external routes in a more controlled way. In NSSAs:

Type 7 LSAs are used to describe AS-external routes.

The ASBR within the NSSA converts the Type 7 LSA to a Type 5 LSA before advertising it to the backbone area.

Hence, the correct acronym for the described functionality is NSSA.

References:

Huawei HCIA-Datacom Study Guide, Chapter on "OSPF Area Types".

RFC 3101 – OSPF Not-So-Stubby Area (NSSA) Option.

Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:

BGP Router ID Behavior:

The router ID uniquely identifies a BGP device in the network.

If the router ID is changed, it is equivalent to creating a new BGP instance, and the existing BGP session is reset to establish a new peer relationship.

Impact of Router ID Change:

BGP peering relies on stable identifiers. Changing the router ID disrupts the TCP session and requires reestablishing the relationship.

References:

HCIA-Datacom Study Guide, Chapter: BGP Peer Relationships

Huawei BGP Configuration Best Practices

LS Ack (Link State Acknowledgment) packets are used to acknowledge received LSAs and do not contain complete LSA information. Instead, they contain only the headers of LSAs being acknowledged. This contrasts with LS Update packets, which carry full LSA details. The misunderstanding of LS Ack functionality makes this statement false ​.

The Origin attribute in the display bgp routing-table output is marked as i, indicating that the route was injected into the BGP routing table using the network command. The other options are incorrect because the AS path is not displayed, the MED is 0, and the route is marked as the best (>), meaning it is the optimal route ​.

Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:

1. Understanding the AS-Path Filter:

The as-path-filter command is used in BGP to filter routes based on the AS_PATH attribute.

In this configuration:

The filter si is defined with the regular expression _65500$.

The _65500$ expression specifies that the AS_PATH must end with 65500, meaning that the route's last hop must have passed through AS 65500.

2. Option Analysis:

Option A: It accepts only the routes whose AS_Path contains AS 65500.

Incorrect.

The _65500$ filter specifically matches routes where AS 65500 is the last AS in the AS_PATH. A route may contain AS 65500 somewhere in the middle of the AS_PATH but will not match this filter unless it is the last AS.

Option B: It accepts only the routes originated from AS 65500.

Incorrect.

Routes that originate from AS 65500 have an AS_PATH that starts with 65500. However, the filter _65500$ only matches routes where AS 65500 is the last AS, not the first AS.

Option C: It accepts only the routes that last pass through AS 65500.

Correct.

The _65500$ filter ensures that the AS_PATH ends with 65500. This means that the route must have last passed through AS 65500 before being received by the local BGP router.

Option D: It accepts only the routes forwarded by AS 65500.

Incorrect.

While AS 65500 may forward the route, this is not what the filter _65500$ specifically checks for. It only ensures that AS 65500 is the last AS in the AS_PATH.

3. Summary:

The as-path-filter with _65500$ accepts only the routes where AS 65500 is the last AS in the AS_PATH.

 BGP Next_Hop Attribute

Unlike IGP, the Next_Hop attribute in BGP does not necessarily have to be the IP address of a peer interface. For example, in multi-hop BGP configurations, the Next_Hop can point to a different router or interface within the network.

 HCIP-Datacom-Core Reference

Details of the Next_Hop attribute and its behavior are outlined in BGP path selection principles​​.

 GRE Characteristics

GRE does not inherently support encryption or authentication. It is a tunneling protocol for encapsulating packets, and data security features must be implemented using other protocols such as IPsec.

Other correct attributes of GRE include:

B. Supports multicast transmission.

C. Acts as a Layer 3 VPN encapsulation technology.

D. Can work with VPN protocols like IPsec for better security.

 HCIP-Datacom-Core Reference

GRE features and limitations are discussed in VPN encapsulation technology chapters​​.

The information provided indicates that the configured query interval is 60 seconds, which applies to general queries. Group-specific queries are sent at a shorter interval, usually derived from the maximum response time. Therefore, the statement about a 60-second interval for group-specific queries is false. Other statements regarding maximum response time (10s), IP address, and IGMP version (V2) are correct ​.

The Forwarding Information Base (FIB) is derived from the router's routing table and contains the exact forwarding entries used to route packets. It directly guides packet forwarding decisions by matching incoming packets with the correct output interface or next-hop address ​.

Understanding the Network Setup:

The OSPF network consists of three areas (Area 1, Area 0, and Area 2).

The server's subnet 192.168.1.0/24 is directly connected to R1 and imported into OSPF using the command:import-route direct type 1 cost 2

The server's subnet 192.168.1.0/24 is directly connected to R1 and imported into OSPF using the command:import-route direct type 1 cost 2

The server's subnet 192.168.1.0/24 is directly connected to R1 and imported into OSPF using the command:import-route direct type 1 cost 2

The type 1 specifies the route as an OSPF Type 1 external route, meaning both the external cost and the internal OSPF cost will be included when calculating the total cost.

The external cost specified for the imported route is 2.

Cost Calculation to R2:

The interfaces between the routers are GE interfaces, and the default cost for GE interfaces is 1.

The path from R2 to the server goes through the following hops:

R2 → R1: Cost = 1 (intra-area link).

R1 → Server: External cost = 2 (specified in the import-route command).

Total cost to R2:Intra-area cost (1) + External cost (2) = 3

Total cost to R2:Intra-area cost (1) + External cost (2) = 3

Total cost to R2:Intra-area cost (1) + External cost (2) = 3

Verification of Each Option:

Option A (2): Incorrect. This only accounts for the external cost, ignoring the internal OSPF cost.

Option B (4): Incorrect. This overestimates the cost by adding an extra hop.

Option C (3): Correct. The total cost is 3 (1 for the intra-area link + 2 for the external cost).

Option D (1): Incorrect. This ignores the external cost of the imported route.

References:

HCIA-Datacom Study Guide, Chapter: OSPF Route Types and Cost Calculation

Huawei OSPF Cost Configuration Details

In a route-policy, attributes such as MED (Multi-Exit Discriminator) and Local-Preference can be used in apply clauses to influence BGP route selection. Attributes like AS_Path and Tag are typically matched or filtered but not directly applied in the apply clause ​.

Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:

Blackhole Route Issue in BGP:

In IBGP, the next hop of a route learned from an EBGP peer is not changed by default. If an IBGP peer cannot reach the next hop, blackhole routes may occur.

To prevent this, the peer next-hop-local command is used to set the next hop to the local router's IP address.

Other Commands:

peer mpls-local-ifnet: Used in MPLS networks to set the next hop as the local interface address.

peer private-nexthop: Allows advertising private IP addresses as the next hop.

peer next-hop-invariable: Ensures the next hop is not modified during route advertisement, which is the opposite of what is required here.

References:

HCIA-Datacom Study Guide, Chapter: BGP Next Hop Behavior

Huawei BGP Configuration Commands

According to BGP route selection rules, a higher Local_Pref value indicates a more preferred route. This rule is used to influence traffic flow within an autonomous system (AS), giving preference to routes with a higher Local_Pref for outgoing traffic ​.

For single-hop BFD (Bidirectional Forwarding Detection), the configuration must include the local and remote discriminators to uniquely identify the session endpoints. Additionally, enabling BFD globally is a prerequisite for initiating BFD sessions. Configuring multicast IP addresses is unnecessary for single-hop BFD, as it operates over direct links. Huawei's configuration guidelines specify these requirements to ensure effective deployment and operation of BFD​​.

 Understanding BFD (Bidirectional Forwarding Detection):

BFD is a protocol used to detect link faults quickly between two routers.

Single-hop BFD operates on directly connected links and is commonly used for fast fault detection in routing protocols like OSPF and BGP.

In the topology, SWB's GE0/0/2 is the Root Port because it has the least cost path to the Root Bridge (SWA). SWC's GE0/0/1 is the Designated Port because it forwards traffic to SWA while maintaining the shortest path to the Root Bridge. This setup ensures efficient traffic flow in the spanning tree topology ​.

Root protection ensures that a designated port does not become a root port by discarding superior BPDUs. However, if superior BPDUs are no longer received, the port can return to its original forwarding state, meaning its role can change. This makes option B incorrect, while the other options correctly describe RSTP behavior ​.

In asynchronous mode, two devices exchange BFD Control packets to monitor connectivity. However, this mode does support the echo function, which tests bidirectional paths by sending packets that loop back to the origin. This statement is incorrect. Demand mode, on the other hand, minimizes the control packet exchange, relying on periodic echo packets if configured. Huawei's BFD configuration guides emphasize these distinctions ​.

GRE (Generic Routing Encapsulation) is not a Layer 2 VPN technology. Instead, it is a Layer 3 tunneling protocol used to encapsulate a wide variety of network layer protocols inside point-to-point connections. GRE is commonly used for creating VPN tunnels across IP networks, allowing for the transport of various types of payloads. This misunderstanding about GRE being a Layer 2 technology contradicts its definition and typical application ​.

Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:

1. Overview of BFD Optimization:

BFD (Bidirectional Forwarding Detection) is a protocol that provides rapid detection of link failures.

Optimizing BFD involves adjusting parameters to balance between detection speed and network stability.

2. Analysis of Each Statement:

Option A: After a high priority is configured for BFD packets, BFD packets are preferentially forwarded.

Correct (True Statement).

High priority ensures that BFD packets are not delayed or dropped under congestion, improving detection accuracy.

Option B: To quickly learn about the network status and performance requirements, you can set the interval for sending BFD packets to the minimum value.

Incorrect (False Statement).

Setting the interval to the minimum value can lead to excessive BFD session flapping, which may overload the network or cause instability. The interval should be configured based on network requirements and conditions, rather than set to the minimum.

Option C: On a live network, some devices switch traffic only when a BFD session changes to the Up state... configure a delay to compensate for the time difference.

Correct (True Statement).

This is a valid optimization to avoid issues caused by timing mismatches between BFD and routing protocols.

Option D: If a BFD session flaps, master/backup switchovers are frequently performed... set the WTR time.

Correct (True Statement).

The WTR (Wait to Restore) timer helps stabilize BFD by delaying session recovery after a flap, reducing the risk of frequent switchovers.

3. Summary:

The false statement is B, as setting the BFD packet interval to the minimum can destabilize the network.

Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:

OSPF Route Preference Hierarchy:

OSPF uses the following preference order for route types when the prefix is the same:

Intra-area routes (D): Routes within the same OSPF area have the highest priority.

Inter-area routes (B): Routes between different OSPF areas are preferred after intra-area routes.

Type 1 external routes (A): External routes redistributed into OSPF, considering the internal OSPF cost to the ASBR.

Type 2 external routes (C): External routes redistributed into OSPF, ignoring the internal OSPF cost to the ASBR.

Lowest Priority:

Type 2 external routes (C) are given the lowest priority because they represent external information that does not consider internal OSPF costs.

References:

HCIA-Datacom Study Guide, Chapter: OSPF Route Preference

Huawei OSPF Routing Table Selection Rules

Attributes such as community, tag, and origin can be directly referenced in the apply clause of a route-policy. However, IP-prefix is not an attribute but a prefix list used for matching, and it cannot be directly applied ​.

Access Control Lists (ACLs) can be classified into several types, including Basic ACL (filters based on source IP), Advanced ACL (filters based on multiple parameters like source and destination IP, protocol, and ports), and Layer 2 ACL (filters based on MAC addresses). User-defined ACLs are not a standard classification ​.

The scenario describes a mismatch in OSPF network types between two connected routers: one set to Point-to-Point (P2P) and the other set to Point-to-Multipoint (P2MP). While aligning Hello intervals may seem sufficient for establishing an OSPF neighbor relationship, the fundamental mismatch in network types introduces issues.

OSPF Network Types

P2P: Assumes a direct connection with a single neighbor, uses faster convergence and simpler LSDB synchronization.

P2MP: Supports multiple neighbors on a single interface, requiring different handling for DR/BDR roles and LSDB updates.

Impact of Network Type Mismatch

If Hello intervals are aligned, adjacency establishment might occur. However, mismatched network types affect neighbor role assignment and LSDB synchronization.

P2P expects a direct link and would handle updates differently than P2MP, which assumes multiple neighbors. This leads to inconsistencies in route calculation and forwarding.

HCIP-Datacom-Core Reference

OSPF Basics and Configuration​clearly outlines the criticality of consistent network type configuration for stable OSPF operation.

Lab examples in the HCIP Datacom Lab Guide​further demonstrate the consequences of such mismatches, including unstable neighbor states and incomplete LSDB synchronization.

Hence, the statement that neighbor relationships and LSDB synchronization remain unaffected is incorrect. Proper OSPF operation requires matching network types in addition to aligned Hello intervals.

In an OSPF broadcast or NBMA network with at least two routers, one router must act as the DR (Designated Router), and another as the BDR (Backup Designated Router) to ensure efficient communication and reduce the number of adjacencies. This is a requirement for OSPF operation in such network types ​.

Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:

STP and RSTP Behavior:

STP: Only the designated port processes inferior BPDUs. Inferior BPDUs are received from downstream switches and typically indicate topology changes.

RSTP: All ports, regardless of role (root, designated, or alternate), process inferior BPDUs to ensure faster convergence.

Behavior Difference:

RSTP improves convergence by allowing any port to process inferior BPDUs, unlike STP, which restricts this function to designated ports.

References:

HCIA-Datacom Study Guide, Chapter: STP vs RSTP

Huawei STP and RSTP Configuration Comparison

Comprehensive and Detailed in-depth Step-by-Step Explanation:To establish an OSPF neighbor relationship, the following conditions must be met:

The routers must share a common network segment.

Their Hello and Dead intervals must match.

Their OSPF network types must be compatible.

The IP subnet masks must match.

If two OSPF routers are on different network segments and have different subnet masks, one solution is to change the OSPF network type to Point-to-Point (P2P) on both interfaces.

Point-to-Point (P2P):

In a P2P network type, OSPF ignores the subnet mask mismatch and establishes the neighbor relationship regardless of the network mask.

This is ideal for directly connected links between two routers.

NBMA (Non-Broadcast Multi-Access):

This network type is used for networks like Frame Relay or ATM, where a single physical interface connects to multiple neighbors.

It is not applicable to solving subnet mask mismatches for a single link.

P2MP (Point-to-Multipoint):

This type treats the link as multiple P2P links. It is mainly used in hub-and-spoke topologies.

While it can be configured to solve subnet mask mismatches, it is more complex and less commonly used compared to the P2P type.

Broadcast:

This type requires all routers on the same segment to agree on subnet masks, so it cannot resolve the subnet mask mismatch issue.

Therefore, the correct answer is A. Point-to-point.

References:

Huawei HCIA-Datacom Study Guide, Chapter on "OSPF Neighbor Relationships".

RFC 2328 – OSPF Version 2, Section 10.

BFD operates at the network layer, providing rapid fault detection for forwarding paths, such as IP routing and MPLS tunnels. It interacts closely with network protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP) to ensure high reliability and quick response to faults. BFD does not belong to the application, data link, or physical layers but functions as a network layer diagnostic tool as confirmed in Huawei's network protocol training ​.

Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:

HSB (Hot Standby Backup) Service:

HSB is used on WLAN controllers to back up critical information in real time to a backup device, ensuring service continuity in case of failures.

Backed-Up Information:

CAPWAP Tunnel Information (A): Essential for maintaining connections between APs and controllers.

AP Entries (C): Information about connected APs is backed up.

User Data Information (D): Includes client authentication and session details.

Incorrect Option:

DHCP Address Information (B): Not part of HSB's responsibilities, as DHCP is handled separately.

References:

HCIA-Datacom Study Guide, Chapter: WLAN Redundancy with HSB

Huawei HSB Configuration Guide

 IS-IS Interface Types

IS-IS interfaces are categorized based on physical link characteristics:

Point-to-Point (P2P): Direct connections between two routers.

Broadcast: Shared medium networks where multiple routers communicate.

 Incorrect Options

C. P2MP and D. NBMA are not standard interface classifications in IS-IS.

 HCIP-Datacom-Core Reference

IS-IS physical link classifications are elaborated in IS-IS link configuration sections​​.

Inter-area route calculation in OSPF involves Summary LSAs (Type 3) for summarizing routes across areas and ASBR Summary LSAs (Type 4) for locating ASBRs. While Router LSAs and Network LSAs describe the internal structure of an area, they do not directly participate in inter-area route calculation. Thus, the statement that only Router, Network, and Summary LSAs are involved is false ​.

In Huawei firewalls, the security level of a zone can be reconfigured by an administrator, making the statement that it cannot be changed false. Other statements accurately describe security level restrictions or defaults ​.

DIS Election in IS-IS:

In IS-IS, the Designated Intermediate System (DIS) is elected on broadcast networks to reduce the number of LSAs exchanged and maintain the LSDB.

The DIS is elected based on priority:

The router with the highest priority is elected as the DIS.

If priorities are equal, the System ID is used as a tie-breaker, and the router with the highest System ID becomes the DIS.

OSPF supports both area-level and interface-level authentication. When both are configured, interface authentication takes precedence over area authentication. This hierarchy ensures that specific interface-level configurations override the broader area-level settings when applicable ​.

Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:

1. What is the BFD Echo Function?

BFD (Bidirectional Forwarding Detection) is used to detect link failures.

The Echo function is an optional feature that tests link connectivity by looping back packets sent from the local device through the forwarding path.

2. Analysis of Each Statement:

Option A: If URPF is enabled on the peer end, BFD packets may be incorrectly discarded on the peer end.

Correct.

URPF (Unicast Reverse Path Forwarding) checks whether the source IP address of an incoming packet is reachable via the interface it was received on. Since the Echo function uses loopback packets, this can conflict with URPF, causing the packets to be dropped.

Option B: In the BFD Echo function, the device uses the IP address of the outbound interface as the source IP address by default.

Correct.

By default, the outbound interface's IP address is used as the source address for BFD Echo packets.

Option C: The BFD Echo function applies only to single-hop BFD sessions.

Incorrect.

The BFD Echo function can be used for both single-hop and multi-hop BFD sessions.

Option D: When configuring a BFD session supporting the BFD Echo function, you need to configure both the local and remote discriminators.

Incorrect.

The BFD Echo function is locally configured and does not require setting remote discriminators. The function operates independently of the remote device's configuration.

3. Summary:

The correct statements are A and B.

 IP Prefix List Matching Conditions

An IP prefix list matches based on:

Mask: Specifies the subnet mask length.

Action: Specifies whether to permit or deny.

Index: Orders the rules within the prefix list.

Port numbers are not applicable as matching conditions in an IP prefix list.

 HCIP-Datacom-Core Reference

IP prefix list configurations are detailed in the routing policy and route filtering chapters​​.

To compress the IPv6 address 2001:0DB8:0000:C030:0000:0000:09A0, the following rules are applied:

Remove leading zeros in each hextet (e.g., 0DB8 becomes DB8).

Replace contiguous blocks of zeros with :: (only once in the address).Thus, the compressed form is 2001:DB8:0:C030::9A0 ​.

Comprehensive and Detailed in-depth Step-by-Step Explanation:To understand this question, let's first review the functional planes in network devices, particularly Huawei switches:

Control Plane:

The control plane is responsible for generating and maintaining routing tables and forwarding entries.

It uses protocols like OSPF, BGP, and RIP to exchange routing information with other network devices. Once the routing information is processed, it installs forwarding entries into the forwarding plane for actual packet forwarding.

On Huawei switches, the control plane is mandatory for building and updating the forwarding table. Without it, the data plane cannot forward traffic correctly.

Forwarding Plane (or Data Plane):

This plane handles the actual forwarding of packets based on the forwarding table created by the control plane.

The forwarding plane operates at high speed to ensure that traffic flows efficiently.

Monitoring Plane:

This plane is responsible for network management and monitoring. It gathers statistics and provides tools for troubleshooting and visibility.

In this case, the control plane provides the routing information and forwarding entries required for the data plane to perform packet forwarding. Therefore, the correct answer is B. Control plane.

References:

Huawei HCIA-Datacom Study Guide, Chapter on "Switch Architecture and Planes".

Huawei Official Documentation on Switching and Routing Basics.

The operator between if-match clauses under a node is AND, meaning all conditions must be satisfied. However, the operator between nodes is OR, meaning a route matching any node will pass the route-policy ​.

In asynchronous mode, the local device sends BFD control packets at predefined intervals, and the remote device monitors the receipt of these packets to detect connectivity issues. This is one of the two operating modes in BFD, the other being demand mode ​.

Edge ports are used in RSTP to bypass the spanning tree calculation for ports connected to end devices. By configuring ports like SWD's GE0/0/2 and SWC's GE0/0/2 as edge ports, they transition directly to the Forwarding state upon activation, ensuring faster convergence. Statement A is incorrect because receiving BPDU invalidates the edge port status ​.

BGP routes have a variety of path attributes that describe their characteristics and influence route selection. These attributes include well-known mandatory attributes like AS-PATH and NEXT-HOP, as well as optional attributes like MED and LOCAL_PREF.

In Huawei devices, there is a Huawei-specific attribute called "preference", which is a local parameter used to influence BGP route selection on the device.

Key Characteristics of "preference":

It is valid only locally on the router.

It is not shared with BGP peers.

It helps the router determine the best route when multiple routes exist for the same prefix.

It appears in the BGP routing table output in lowercase as preference.

Thus, the correct answer is preference (entered in lowercase as required).

References:

Huawei HCIA-Datacom Study Guide, Chapter on "BGP Attributes".

In the IS-IS protocol, TLV 129 (IPv4 interface address) is used to describe the IP address of an interface. Each TLV type carries specific information, and TLV 129 specifically relates to interface IP addresses ​.

An IP prefix filter is designed to match both the IP address and its prefix length, making it suitable for filtering routing information rather than data packets. Options A and D are incorrect because IP prefix filters do not work directly on data packets, and they can match both prefix numbers and lengths ​.

IGMPv3 builds on IGMPv1 and IGMPv2 by supporting all previous query types, including General Query and Group-Specific Query, while introducing Source/Group-Specific Query. This enhancement allows finer control over multicast group membership ​.

BFD control packets are encapsulated in UDP packets, and the destination port number for multi-hop BFD control packets is 4784. This is a standardized port for multi-hop BFD operation ​.

Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:

Firewall Session Table:

A session table is used to track active sessions. If a session remains idle for longer than the configured aging time, it is removed to free resources and enhance security.

TCP Session Timeout:

If the interval between two packets exceeds the session timeout, the firewall deletes the session information, requiring the session to be re-established.

References:

HCIA-Datacom Study Guide, Chapter: Firewall Session Management

Huawei Firewall TCP Session Timeout Configuration

Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:

IS-IS Area Division:

IS-IS divides areas by routers, not by links. A router is assigned to a specific IS-IS area, but it can belong to multiple levels:

Level 1: Maintains the LSDB (Link State Database) for the local area only.

Level 2: Maintains the LSDB for the backbone area and exchanges routes between areas.

Behavior of a Level 1-2 Router:

A router configured as Level 1-2 must maintain two separate LSDBs:

One for intra-area routes (Level 1).

One for inter-area routes (Level 2).

Incorrect Statement:

The statement that an IS-IS router only needs to maintain the LSDB of its area is incorrect because Level 1-2 routers maintain LSDBs for both levels.

References:

HCIA-Datacom Study Guide, Chapter: IS-IS Area Structure

Huawei IS-IS Fundamentals

OSPF process IDs are locally significant and do not need to match between routers to form neighbor relationships. The other statements correctly describe the behavior of OSPF multi-instances, making Option C false ​.

The MED (Multi-Exit Discriminator) is an optional, non-transitive attribute used to influence the exit path. MED is considered after attributes such as Local-Preference, AS-Path, and Origin during route selection. By default, if a MED value is missing, it is treated as 0 unless the bestroute med-none-as-maximum command is configured to treat it as 4294967295 ​.

From the command output, the interface S4/0/0 has its cost value explicitly listed under the Cost section as 20 for Level-1 circuits. This means that all traffic routed through this interface will incur this cost in the IS-IS metric calculation. The other options (such as circuit level and IPv6 support) are either not correct or not supported by the provided output ​.

When two BGP peers negotiate the Hold Time, the shorter value between the two configured Hold Time values is selected. This ensures compatibility and maintains the stability of the BGP session ​.

Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:

1. What is VRF (Virtual Routing and Forwarding)?

VRF is a network virtualization technology that enables multiple isolated routing tables to coexist on a single physical device.

Each VRF instance is independent, which ensures separation between different VPNs or users.

2. Resources That VRF Can Independently Own:

Option A: Interface

Correct.

Each VRF instance can have its own set of interfaces. These interfaces are bound to a specific VRF, isolating traffic at the physical or logical port level.

Option B: Routing table

Correct.

VRF instances maintain independent routing tables. This ensures that routes for one VPN do not overlap or interfere with routes of another VPN.

Option C: MAC address table

Incorrect.

The MAC address table is part of Layer 2 operations and is shared by all VRF instances on the device. VRF operates at Layer 3 and does not isolate MAC address tables.

Option D: Routing protocol process

Correct.

Each VRF instance can run its own routing protocol processes (e.g., OSPF, BGP), and these processes are completely independent of other VRF instances.

3. Summary:

The correct resources that can be independently owned by a VRF instance are Interface, Routing Table, and Routing Protocol Process.