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HP HPE6-A46 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Hewlett Packard Enterprise (Aruba) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Aruba Certified Switching Professional Exam |
| Exam Number: | HPE6-A46 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | Aruba Certified Switching Associate Aruba Certified Campus Access Associate/Professional (related track variants) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Scenario-based questions |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | Aruba Networking Academy Training |
| Exam Registration: | HPE Aruba Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or authorized test center |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended knowledge of networking fundamentals and Aruba switching technologies |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.hpe.com/ww/en/solutions/aruba-certification.html |
HP HPE6-A46 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: ArubaOS-Switch Configuration | - Switch monitoring and troubleshooting - CLI configuration and management |
| Topic 2: Routing Fundamentals | - Static routing and basic dynamic routing concepts - Inter-VLAN routing |
| Topic 3: Network Security | - Authentication and 802.1X basics - Port security and access control |
| Topic 4: Network Fundamentals | - TCP/IP fundamentals - Ethernet and switching concepts |
| Topic 5: Switching Technologies | - Spanning Tree Protocol (STP/RSTP/MSTP) - VLAN configuration and management |
| Topic 6: High Availability and Redundancy | - Link aggregation (LACP) - Network redundancy design principles |
HPE6-A46 Exam FAQ: Before You Book Your Seat
HP Delta-Aruba Certified Switching Professional is an official Hewlett Packard Enterprise (Aruba) exam, listed under exam code HPE6-A46. A passing result earns you the Aruba Certified Switching Professional (ACSP) certification at the Professional level. It also ties into Aruba Certified Switching Associate, Aruba Certified Campus Access Associate/Professional (related track variants), extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
Recommended knowledge of networking fundamentals and Aruba switching technologies
Requirements evolve, so confirm the current conditions before registering on the official exam page.
Registration for HP Delta-Aruba Certified Switching Professional goes through the official channels listed here.
When you schedule, note that the exam is delivered Online proctored or authorized test center.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (Aruba) recommends the following training for HP Delta-Aruba Certified Switching Professional candidates.
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The HP Delta-Aruba Certified Switching Professional syllabus spans 6 domains, led by Switching Technologies, Routing Fundamentals, and Network Fundamentals. The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
HP Delta-Aruba Certified Switching Professional Sample Questions:
Question 1
Refer to the exhibits.
Exhibit 1.
Exhibit 2.
The company wants to minimize congestion on Link 1.
Which spanning tree implementation meets this goal?
A. Instance 1 = VLANs 4,6 Instance 2 = VLANs 5,7Switch 2 instance 1 priority = 0 Switch 2 instance 2 priority = 1Switch 3 instance 1 priority = 0 Switch 3 instance 2 priority = 1
B. Instance 1 = VLANs 4,6 Instance 2 = VLANs 5,7Switch 2 instance 1 priority = 0 Switch 2 instance 2 priority = 1Switch 3 instance 1 priority = 1 Switch 3 instance 2 priority = 0
C. Instance 1 = VLANs 4-5 Instance 2 = VLANs 6-7Switch 2 instance 1 priority = 0 Switch 2 instance 2 priority = 1Switch 3 instance 1 priority = 0 Switch 3 instance 2 priority = 1
D. Instance 1 = VLANs 4-5 Instance 2 = VLANs 6-7Switch 2 instance 1 priority = 0 Switch 2 instance 2 priority = 1Switch 3 instance 1 priority = 1 Switch 3 instance 2 priority = 0
Question 2
Refer to the exhibits.
Exhibit 1.
Exhibit 2.
The VoIP phone connects, authenticates successfully, and is dynamically assigned to tagged VLAN 6. The endpoint connected to the phone does not authenticate but starts to send untagged traffic.
How does the switch handle this traffic?
A. It forwards the traffic in VLAN 6.
B. It relays the traffic to the RADIUS server for authentication.
C. It forwards the traffic in VLAN 5.
D. It drops the traffic.
Question 3
Refer to the exhibit.
A network administrator wants to prevent endpoints from spoofing the MAC address of the VLAN 2 default gateway. What should the administrator configure on Switch-1?
A. MAC lockdown of the default gateway MAC address on trk1
B. MAC lockdown of the default gateway MAC address on ports 1-20
C. default gateway MAC address as a port security authorized address on ports 1-20
D. default gateway MAC address as a port security authorized address on trk1
Question 4
A company needs to update the software on a VSF fabric with two Aruba 5406R switches. What can the network administrator do to minimize downtime during the update?
A. Deploy the new software with the enhanced PAPI feature.
B. Implement a sequenced reboot of the new software.
C. Ensure that both switches have redundant management modules.
D. Upload the new software through the OOBM ports.
Question 5
What is a reason to implement PIM-DM as opposed to PIM-SM?
A. to obtain the simplest setup in a network with high bandwidth
B. to conserve bandwidth over WAN links
C. to control exactly which multicast groups are routed through the network
D. to permit a higher density of rendevous point (RP) routers in the network core
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: A | Question 2 Answer: B | Question 3 Answer: A | Question 4 Answer: B | Question 5 Answer: A |
