A. The HP switch provides low cost OpenFlow software updates, while the Cisco switch requires special licensing.

B. The HP switch supports dense 10G connectivity, while the Cisco switch does not.

C. The HP switch supports OpenFlow, while the Cisco switch does not.

D. The HP switch supports OSPF routing without special licensing, unlike the Cisco switch.

A. The customer wants to manage Layer 2 connectivity across multiple data centers that provide the infrastructure for a cloud solution.

B. The customer needs to manage Intelligent Management Framework (IRF) virtual devices in a one- or two-tier network architecture.

C. The customer wants to configure and monitor virtual machines (VMs) in a cloud implementation.

D. The customer needs a way to orchestrate network connectivity for virtual machines (VMs) in a cloud solution.

A. Although the new standard will increase data rates, it requires clients support 802.11ac leading to costly upgrades.

B. The new standard introduces new encryption methods, which legacy clients often do not support.

C. The new standard requires APs to use IPv6 addressing, and many networks have not yet transitioned to IPv6.

D. Throughput on a dual-radio 802.11ac AP will reach multi-Gbps levels but APs are traditionally restricted to 1GbE uplinks to receive PoE.