QuestionQ15

Data Center Network Design

You are considering replacing an IBGP-based IP fabric design with an EBGP-based design.

In this scenario, which two statements are correct about an EBGP-based design?

Choose two
  • A Route reflection is not required.
  • B An IGP is not required.
  • C AS numbers are not required.
  • D Confederations may be used.
Explanation

An EBGP fabric uses external BGP sessions between routers in different autonomous systems, avoiding the IBGP full-mesh requirement that route reflectors address. BGP can advertise the fabric’s reachability information directly, so a separate IGP is not required. EBGP still requires AS numbers because its peers belong to different ASs.

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