H12-891_V1.0 Exam Dumps : HCIE-Datacom V1.0

VRRP (Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol) and Flapping

VRRP ensures gateway redundancy by allowing multiple routers to work together as a virtual router. Flapping occurs when the master and backup routers frequently switch roles.

Causes of VRRP Flapping:

✅ A. Too small interval between Advertisement packet transmissions – Can cause flapping

If the Advertisement interval is too short, frequent VRRP state changes can occur.

✅ C. Packet loss on an interface of the backup device – Can cause flapping

If the backup router loses VRRP packets, it might assume the master is down and initiate an election.

✅ D. Flapping on the link transmitting VRRP Advertisement packets – Can cause flapping

If the link used for VRRP experiences instability, packets may be lost, triggering VRRP role changes.

Incorrect Answer Explanation:

❌ B. Inconsistent preemption delay settings – Does NOT cause VRRP flapping

Preemption delay only affects when a router takes over as master after recovering from a failure.

It does not directly cause flapping because the role change happens only after a delay, preventing frequent transitions.

Reference from Huawei HCIE-Datacom Documentation:

Huawei VRRP Configuration Guide – Preventing VRRP Flapping

HCIE-Datacom Study Material – VRRP Timers and Stability

MP-BGP is an extension of BGP-4 that supports multi-protocol address families such as IPv6, VPNv4, etc. When PE and CE exchange BGP routes, there is no need to create a BGP process per VPN on the CE. The CE typically runs a standard BGP process, while the PE maintains separate VPN routing tables (VRFs).

Exact Extract - Huawei HCIE-Datacom MP-BGP Chapter:

“CE devices use standard BGP, and multiple VPNs can share the same BGP process on the CE. The PE handles VPN route separation through VRFs and MP-BGP.”

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Exact Extract - Huawei iMaster NCE-Campus Solution White Paper:

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