HP HPE7-A11 : HPE Network Campus Access Professional Architect Exam

Manufacturing A.B.C. is an international, mid-sized company specializing in producing industrial equipment. They have been in the market for over two decades and have established themselves as a reputable player in their industry. However, due to rapid technological advancements, their current network infrastructure is outdated and struggling to keep up with the demands of modern manufacturing processes.
Manufacturing A.B.C.'s network is a mix of multi-vendor legacy wired and wireless components, causing frequent downtime and hampering their production efficiency. The aging equipment leads to slow data transfer rates, unreliable connectivity, and increased vulnerability to cyber threats.
Fiber Cabling should be also upgraded as mostly OM2 is being used.
Compounding the network issues, the recent departure of the CTO has left the company without a clear direction for the network refresh project. There is a lack of consensus among the management team regarding the scope, budget, and timeline for the upgrade.
The primary objectives of the manufacturing customer are as follows:
- Improve network performance and reliability to enhance production processes and minimize downtime
- Enhance network security to protect sensitive data and intellectual property
- Streamline communication and collaboration among different departments within the organization
- Ensure scalability to accommodate future growth and technology advancements Manufacturing A.B.C. seeks a comprehensive network refresh that includes the following components:
- Upgrading the wired infrastructure to high-speed Ethernet switches to support increased data transfer rates and reduce latency
- Implementing a robust wireless solution with enterprise-grade access points to provide seamless connectivity across the manufacturing facility
- Centralized network management tools to simplify administration and monitoring of the network Expectations:
The customer expects the network refresh project to be handled efficiently, with minimal disruption to their ongoing operations. They are looking for a reliable and experienced network solutions provider who can understand their unique manufacturing requirements and deliver a customized solution that aligns with their budget constraints. The manufacturing customer is keen on receiving clear project proposals and support in decision-making, given the recent change of the CTO.
Your role as a network solutions provider is to address their concerns, offer expert guidance, and present a well-defined plan to meet their objectives effectively.
A manufacturing customer operates a 24/7 production facility and is concerned that the migration will disrupt the production chain.
What are two ways to minimize or eliminate this disruption? (Choose two.)

• A. Whenever possible, ramp up the new infrastructure in parallel and do transparent switching from old to new core switch.
• B. Create a migration plan which describes a phased approach, i.e. access layer first, distribution layer second, etc.
• C. Replace one access switch at a time and patch the ports by using a patch plan.
• D. Close the production site for at least 1 day to do the full migration in a single service window.

Drag and Drop Question
Map the stakeholders to their roles.

Drag and Drop Question
Match the Wi-Fi features to their appropriate standard. (Some matches may be used more than once.)

What is the main benefit of mapping network requirements to technical solutions?

• A. Reduces the cost of network devices
• B. Eliminates the need for security measures
• C. Allows random equipment selection
• D. Ensures the design aligns with business objectives

What are the advantages of using VSX-pair instead of two discrete switches to connect servers, storage, firewalls, and other workloads?

• A. The setup is much easier since both switches are sharing the same configuration.
• B. Both members in a VSX-pair can be upgraded without any downtime for the workload.
• C. VMWare-Most can be connected with or without using LACP, regardless of their license.
• D. You can save half the number of licenses needed tor AFC.