H12-821_V1.0 HCIP-Datacom-Core Technology V1.0 Question and Answers

Secure access channels include protocols that encrypt the transmitted data to protect against interception or unauthorized access. HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure) ensures data encryption over web communications, while SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) provides secure file transfer by utilizing SSH for data encryption. Telnet and SNMPv2, on the other hand, lack robust encryption and are considered insecure. Huawei security standards highlight the importance of encrypted communication to prevent data leaks ​.

When two BGP peers negotiate the Hold Time, the shorter value between the two configured Hold Time values is selected. This ensures compatibility and maintains the stability of the BGP session ​.

In OSPF, DR and BDR listen on the multicast address 224.0.0.6, while all OSPF routers (including DR others) listen on 224.0.0.5. DR others establish neighbor relationships with DR and BDR, but they do not listen on 224.0.0.6. This makes Option D incorrect, as only DR and BDR use 224.0.0.6 ​.

Understanding DHCPv6:

DHCPv6 (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol for IPv6) is used to assign configuration parameters to IPv6 clients.

It supports both stateful and stateless modes:

Stateful: Assigns IPv6 addresses and other configuration parameters.

Stateless: Assigns only configuration parameters (e.g., DNS server) without providing IPv6 addresses.

A stateful inspection firewall tracks the state of network connections and only matches the initial packet against its rule set. Subsequent packets in the same connection are matched in the state table. Contrary to this, UDP packets can be inspected by correlating them with connection states, and packets in a single connection are always correlated ​.

In inter-AC roaming scenarios, an AC (Access Controller) can serve as the mobility server for multiple mobility groups, enabling it to manage roaming among multiple groups. However, an AC can only belong to one specific mobility group. This constraint ensures that mobility management remains streamlined and avoids conflicts. Huawei WLAN mobility configuration guides validate this setup ​.

An IP prefix filter is designed to match both the IP address and its prefix length, making it suitable for filtering routing information rather than data packets. Options A and D are incorrect because IP prefix filters do not work directly on data packets, and they can match both prefix numbers and lengths ​.

The default sending interval for BFD (Bidirectional Forwarding Detection) control packets is 100 milliseconds. This interval ensures rapid detection of link faults, providing fast failover and minimizing downtime in network operations ​.

When a stack splits, the MAC addresses of the newly formed stacks do not change immediately. Instead, they retain their original MAC addresses until new ones are reassigned during topology updates. This delayed update prevents immediate conflicts and allows MAD (Multiple Active Detection) to handle any resulting issues ​.

ï‚· GRE Characteristics

GRE does not inherently support encryption or authentication. It is a tunneling protocol for encapsulating packets, and data security features must be implemented using other protocols such as IPsec.

Other correct attributes of GRE include:

B. Supports multicast transmission.

C. Acts as a Layer 3 VPN encapsulation technology.

D. Can work with VPN protocols like IPsec for better security.

ï‚· HCIP-Datacom-Core Reference

GRE features and limitations are discussed in VPN encapsulation technology chapters​​.

ï‚· IP Prefix List Matching Conditions

An IP prefix list matches based on:

Mask: Specifies the subnet mask length.

Action: Specifies whether to permit or deny.

Index: Orders the rules within the prefix list.

Port numbers are not applicable as matching conditions in an IP prefix list.

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IP prefix list configurations are detailed in the routing policy and route filtering chapters​​.

The traffic limiting policy feature supports not only limiting the number of connections initiated by or received by an IP address but can also apply other traffic metrics such as bandwidth or packet rates. This expanded capability makes the statement false ​.

The provided BGP error display shows the error timestamp as 12:40:39 on March 22, 2010. The error message confirms a mismatch in the peer AS number, as indicated in the "Incorrect remote AS" error info. This eliminates options related to other causes, and the timestamp in Option A is incorrect ​.

IGMP Version Mismatch

If the IGMP snooping version on the device is earlier than the IGMP version on user hosts, the device may fail to parse IGMP Report messages correctly. As a result, the device forwards these messages only to router ports without generating group member ports or forwarding entries.

Consequently, users cannot receive multicast data.

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Multicast and IGMP snooping behaviors under mismatched conditions are described in the multicast configuration chapters​​.

A stateful inspection firewall tracks the state of active connections. If a packet matches an existing session in the firewall's state table, it is allowed to pass. The diagram indicates that the TCP packet matches the session state, so the firewall forwards it ​.

ï‚· DIS and DR Election

The IS-IS Designated Intermediate System (DIS) is responsible for generating and updating pseudonode LSPs on a broadcast network.

Unlike OSPF DR, the IS-IS DIS does not preempt by default. This behavior avoids unnecessary flapping in the network due to frequent DIS re-elections.

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The characteristics of DIS and DR behavior are explained in IS-IS network operation chapters​​.

ï‚· IS-IS Overview: Intermediate System to Intermediate System (IS-IS) is a link-state routing protocol. Routers exchange Link State Packets (LSPs) to maintain a synchronized link-state database. These LSPs are categorized into Level-1 LSPs (intra-area routing) and Level-2 LSPs (inter-area routing). Both types share the same packet format.

BFD control packets are encapsulated in UDP packets, and the destination port number for multi-hop BFD control packets is 4784. This is a standardized port for multi-hop BFD operation ​.

The Forwarding Information Base (FIB) is derived from the router's routing table and contains the exact forwarding entries used to route packets. It directly guides packet forwarding decisions by matching incoming packets with the correct output interface or next-hop address ​.

When the router ID is configured in both the system view and the BGP view, the router ID in the BGP view takes precedence because BGP-specific configurations override global settings. This ensures that BGP operates with the most relevant configurations ​.

The Origin attribute in the display bgp routing-table output is marked as i, indicating that the route was injected into the BGP routing table using the network command. The other options are incorrect because the AS path is not displayed, the MED is 0, and the route is marked as the best (>), meaning it is the optimal route ​.

The question indicates that a router performs a lookup in its FIB table for a packet and determines that the tunnel ID in the matching entry is 0, suggesting that the packet needs to be forwarded through a tunnel such as an MPLS tunnel. However, this is a misunderstanding of the FIB functionality.

FIB Table OverviewThe Forwarding Information Base (FIB) is used to make packet-forwarding decisions. Entries in the FIB include next-hop information, which can be directly linked to an interface or a tunnel.

If the Tunnel ID is 0, it indicates that the packet is forwarded via a normal routing path and not through a tunnel.

For MPLS or other tunnels, the Tunnel ID would have a non-zero value pointing to the associated tunnel.

MPLS Tunnel OperationWhen a router forwards packets through an MPLS tunnel, a label-switched path (LSP) is set up. The FIB would reflect specific tunnel identifiers for packets that need such encapsulation.

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Routing Principles and MPLS​explain the forwarding mechanisms clearly, stating that if a packet is routed normally, the tunnel ID remains 0.

The section on MPLS​clarifies the encapsulation process and the role of tunnel identifiers.

Hence, the claim in the question is incorrect. A Tunnel ID of 0 implies no tunneling is required, and normal IP forwarding occurs

ï‚· Transitive vs. Non-Transitive Attributes

The Community attribute is a transitive optional attribute, meaning that if a router receives a route with this attribute and does not understand its purpose, the router retains and propagates it to other peers.

Other options, such as AS_Path and MED, are well-defined mandatory or optional attributes with specific purposes.

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The behavior of optional transitive attributes is detailed in the BGP protocol and attribute chapters​​.

Inter-area route calculation in OSPF involves Summary LSAs (Type 3) for summarizing routes across areas and ASBR Summary LSAs (Type 4) for locating ASBRs. While Router LSAs and Network LSAs describe the internal structure of an area, they do not directly participate in inter-area route calculation. Thus, the statement that only Router, Network, and Summary LSAs are involved is false ​.

ï‚· Permanent Group Addresses for Routing Protocols

The range 224.0.0.0 to 224.0.0.255 is reserved for local network protocols, including routing protocols. Examples include OSPF (224.0.0.5/6) and RIP (224.0.0.9).

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Reserved multicast address ranges are detailed in the multicast configuration sections​​.

ï‚· pat

ï‚· trust

ï‚· 12.1.1.0

ï‚· inner

The security policy specifies that traffic originating from 12.1.1.2 and destined for the untrust zone is permitted. Since the source address of the packet (12.1.1.1) does not match this rule, the packet matches the default implicit deny rule. However, rule 1 does not deny all other traffic explicitly, so the packet is forwarded based on further configurations ​.

To compress the IPv6 address 2001:0DB8:0000:C030:0000:0000:09A0, the following rules are applied:

Remove leading zeros in each hextet (e.g., 0DB8 becomes DB8).

Replace contiguous blocks of zeros with :: (only once in the address).Thus, the compressed form is 2001:DB8:0:C030::9A0 ​.

By default, Huawei firewalls create security zones such as Trust, Untrust, and Local. The DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) is a security zone explicitly created by users. A DMZ is used to isolate an internal network from the external one, providing an additional layer of security by placing public-facing services (e.g., web servers) in this intermediary zone. This setup ensures that if a public-facing service is compromised, the internal network remains secure. Huawei Firewall configuration steps confirm this zoning principle, making DMZ creation an explicit user-driven action ​.

The LS age field in OSPF LSAs (Link State Advertisements) is measured in seconds and increments over time in the Link State Database (LSDB). If the LS age reaches the LSRefreshTime (30 minutes), the router that originated the LSA must regenerate it to keep the LSA valid in the network. Options C and B are incorrect since LS age does not decrease, and only the originator regenerates LSAs ​.

ï‚· Link fault alarm

ï‚· The BFD session goes down.

ï‚· Interrupted OSPF neighbor relationship

In SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), the MIB (Management Information Base) defines the attributes of a managed device. It acts as a structured database of managed objects, each described by a unique OID (Object Identifier). These objects provide critical information and control interfaces for network management. Other elements like the agent (manages the MIB) and NMS (queries the agent) do not define attributes but interact with the MIB ​.

When OSPF routers have interfaces on different network segments with different subnet masks, the network type can be adjusted to establish adjacency. A point-to-point (P2P) network type eliminates the requirement for matching subnet masks by treating the link as directly connected without intermediate devices.

P2P Network Characteristics

OSPF treats the link as a direct connection between two routers.

No DR/BDR election occurs, simplifying adjacency establishment.

Subnet mask differences do not hinder neighbor relationships as the link is viewed as a logical tunnel.

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The OSPF configuration section explicitly mentions P2P as a suitable network type for resolving adjacency issues caused by mismatched subnet masks​​.

The hardware modules of Huawei modular devices and their functions are:

Main Processing Unit (MPU): Provides control and management planes for the entire system, responsible for protocol processing, system security, and software upgrades.

Switch Fabric Unit (SFU): Provides the data plane, enabling high-speed data switching between service modules.

Line Processing Unit (LPU): Manages data forwarding, offering various interfaces (optical and electrical) for data access​​.

ï‚· VRRP and BFD Association:

VRRP (Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol) is used to provide gateway redundancy by electing a master and backup router.

Associating VRRP with BFD (Bidirectional Forwarding Detection) allows faster detection of faults on the master device or the link between the master and the backup.

High-availability Stateful Backup (HSB) ensures synchronization between active and standby devices. If the HSB channel fails to establish, the following causes are possible:

TCP channel not established: The HSB channel relies on a TCP connection. If the TCP session cannot be established, the backup process cannot start.

Mismatched retransmission settings: If the retransmission count and interval for HSB service packets are inconsistent between the two devices, the synchronization process fails.

Incorrect source and destination configurations: If the source IP address and port number on one device do not match the destination IP address and port number on the other, the channel cannot be established.

Option C is incorrect because the priority of the two ACs affects active/standby roles but does not directly impact HSB channel establishment ​.

ï‚· ACL Matching in Huawei Routers:

Access Control Lists (ACLs) are used to filter packets based on specific criteria, such as source/destination IP, ports, or protocols.

When a packet arrives, the Huawei router processes it against the configured ACL rules to decide whether to permit or deny the packet.

Router LSAs (Type 1) and Network LSAs (Type 2) are advertised only within a single OSPF area, as they describe the topology within the area. In contrast, Summary LSAs (Type 3) and AS External LSAs (Type 5) are used for inter-area and external routing, respectively ​.

In dual-link MSB networking with load balancing, the new AP will connect to the AC with the lower number of connected APs. In this case, AC2 has only 20 connected APs, while AC1 has 100. Therefore, the new AP will connect to AC2 ​.

Attributes such as community, tag, and origin can be directly referenced in the apply clause of a route-policy. However, IP-prefix is not an attribute but a prefix list used for matching, and it cannot be directly applied ​.

After Layer 3 roaming, the STA’s traffic is forwarded from the Foreign AP (FAP) to the Foreign AC (FAC), and then to the Home AC (HAC) before reaching the upper-layer network. This ensures that the STA remains on the same subnet without breaking existing sessions ​.

Route summarization in OSPF is restricted to specific routers: Area Border Routers (ABRs) and Autonomous System Boundary Routers (ASBRs). These devices perform summarization to reduce routing table size and minimize advertised routing information between areas or across AS boundaries. Regular routers cannot perform route summarization, making this statement false ​.

ï‚· OSPF LSA Flooding Mechanism

If a router receives an LSA identical to one already in its LSDB, it does not flood the LSA again unless the LSA has changed (i.e., the sequence number or content has been updated).

OSPF ensures efficient use of bandwidth by avoiding redundant flooding of unchanged LSAs.

ï‚· HCIP-Datacom-Core Reference

The OSPF LSDB synchronization process explains that unchanged LSAs are not reflooded, ensuring stability and resource optimization​​.

ï‚· ACL Modification

Named ACLs can be modified after their creation. Unlike numbered ACLs, named ACLs provide greater flexibility for editing individual rules without deleting the entire ACL.

Therefore, the statement is incorrect.

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The flexibility and editability of named ACLs are discussed in the ACL configuration sections​​.

Multi-channel protocols such as H.323 and FTP use separate control and data channels. H.323 uses different channels for call signaling and media streaming, while FTP uses a control channel for commands and a data channel for file transfers. Telnet and SMTP are single-channel protocols ​.

ï‚· Understanding BGP Route Summarization:

In Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), route summarization is a technique used to aggregate multiple specific prefixes into a broader summary prefix. This reduces the size of routing tables and improves routing efficiency.

Summarization helps to hide unnecessary details from other parts of the network while still maintaining connectivity.

OSPF process IDs are locally significant and do not need to match between routers to form neighbor relationships. The other statements correctly describe the behavior of OSPF multi-instances, making Option C false ​.

The output shows that the router with the IP 10.0.12.2 is the Backup Designated Router (BDR), as indicated in the State: BDR field. The router ID is 10.0.2.2, the interface cost is 1, and the IP address of the interface is 10.0.12.2. Hence, C is the correct answer ​.