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Before starting your HPE6-A86 exam preparation, it is recommended to review the complete HPE Network Switching Associate Exam syllabus and carefully go through the exam objectives listed below. Once you understand the exam structure and objectives, you should practice using our free HPE6-A86 questions. We also provide premium HPE6-A86 practice test, fully updated according to the latest exam objectives, to help you accurately assess your preparedness for the actual exam.

HP
Vendor
HPE6-A86
Exam Code
98
Total Questions
5
Total Exam Domains

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HPE6-A86 Exam Objectives

Section 1: Identify, describe, and apply foundational networking architectures and technologies
Weight:
24%
  • 1.1 Describe and explain the OSI Model. (2%)
  • 1.2 Describe and explain the most common layer media (Layer 1). (2%)
  • 1.3 Describe the basics of Layer 2 Ethernet, including broadcast domains. (3%)
  • 1.4 Describe the basics of Layer 3 addressing, including subnetting, ARP, and routing. (4%)
  • 1.5  Define and recognize the purpose and interaction of Layer 4 (Transport) protocols in an IP network. (1%)
  • 1.6 Identify the role of various network management protocols such as TFTP, SFTP, FTP, Telnet, and SNMPv2 (2%)
  • 1.7 Identify and describe the concept of QoS and explain its significance in converged networks. (1%)
  • 1.8  Describe and explain the basic network security setup on HPE Aruba Networking switches. (2%)
  • 1.9  Describe Layer 2 redundancy technologies such as STP/RSTP and VSF, including their benefits. (2%)
  • 1.10  Describe and apply link aggregation. (2%)
  • 1.11 Identify, describe, and explain VLANs (3%)
Section 2: Identify, describe, and differentiate HPE Aruba Networking products' and solutions' functions and features
Weight:
21%
  • 2.1 Identify basic features and management options for HPE Aruba Networking wired products (5%)
  • 2.2 Identify the software capabilities and differentiators in the HPE Networking switching product line (6%)
  • 2.3 Identify the hardware capabilities and differentiators in the HPE Networking switching product line (5%)
  • 2.4 Identify and describe available tool sets for managing HPE Aruba Networking products (CLI-based, web, scripted, SNMP, Aruba Central, mobile app, and API). (5%)
Section 3: Install, configure, set up, and validate wired network solutions
Weight:
22%
  • 3.1 Configure basic features on HPE Aruba Networking switches, including initial settings and management access. (7%)
  • 3.2 Configure HPE Aruba Networking switches with Layer 2 technologies such as RSTP/MSTP, link aggregation, VLANs, and LLDP. (6%)
  • 3.3 Configure HPE Aruba Networking switches with Layer 3 technologies including IP addressing, routing (5%)
  • 3.4 Validate the installed solution via show commands. (4%)
Section 4: Troubleshoot, operate, and maintain HPE Aruba Networking solutions
Weight:
17%
  • 4.1  Troubleshoot switched and routed networks. (10%)
  • 4.2 Use general troubleshooting tools. (7%)
Section 5: Manage and monitor HPE Aruba Networking solutions
Weight:
16%
  • 5.1  Perform network management and administrative tasks according to best practices. (16%)
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