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HP HPE7-A09 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | HPE Network Switching Expert Written Exam |
| Exam Number: | HPE7-A09 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Price: | $230 USD |
| Exam Format: | Single Choice, Multiple Choice |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Passing Score: | 60% |
| Related Certifications: | HPE Master ASE - Network Switching Expert V1 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 |
| Sample Questions: | HP HPE7-A09 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Pearson VUE testing center or online proctored |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: Valid HPE ASE - Network Architect or relevant experience |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.pearsonvue.com/hp/credentialing |
HP HPE7-A09 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Network Automation | 10% | - REST API fundamentals - Python scripting basics - Ansible for network automation - Configuration management |
| Topic 2: Layer 3 Routing | 20% | - Static routing - VRF (Virtual Routing and Forwarding) - BGP fundamentals - OSPF configuration and concepts - Route redistribution |
| Topic 3: Network Troubleshooting | 10% | - Log analysis - Packet capture analysis - Debug and trace capabilities - Diagnostic commands and tools |
| Topic 4: Network Security | 15% | - ACLs (Access Control Lists) - Port security - MACsec fundamentals - Dynamic ARP inspection - DHCP snooping and ARP protection |
| Topic 5: Quality of Service (QoS) | 10% | - Queuing and scheduling - QoS architecture and models - Congestion management - Classification and marking |
| Topic 6: Layer 2 Technologies | 20% | - Link Aggregation (LACP) - Spanning Tree Protocol (STP, RSTP, MSTP) - VLANs and VLAN tagging - MAC address table management - LLDP and CDP |
| Topic 7: Network Architecture | 15% | - Aruba CX switching platform architecture - AOS-CX architecture and forwarding model - Modular vs fixed switch architectures - VSX (Virtual Switching Extension) |
HPE Network Switching Expert Written Sample Questions:
What should be prioritized in the network design to support mission-critical applications with strict SLA requirements?
- A. Static route redistribution
- B. QoS design and traffic shaping policies
- C. VLAN pruning for layer 2 domains
- D. Stackable switches for uplink diversity
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
Why is NetEdit valuable in managing configuration changes on AOS-CX switches?
- A. It logs temperature alerts
- B. It provides version-controlled configuration auditing
- C. It handles multi-factor authentication
- D. It updates ArubaOS firmware automatically
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
A customer is implementing a Layer 3 design using AOS-CX switches across three buildings.
They require fast convergence, segment mobility, and Layer 2 extension across locations. Which three features should the solution include? (Select three answers)
- A. EVPN control plane
- B. DHCP relay agents on access switches
- C. OSPF area per building
- D. Static inter-building links
- E. VXLAN overlays
Correct Answer: A,B,E 🗳️
To prevent unauthorized devices from sending BPDUs into the network and causing topology changes, ________ should be enabled on all edge ports.
- A. BPDU Guard
- B. VLAN hopping protection
- C. STP Root Guard
- D. Loop Guard
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
On AOS-CX switches, a QoS policy must include both a class-map and an ________, which defines how traffic should be prioritized or marked.
- A. action map
- B. access list
- C. ARP entry
- D. routing map
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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