When integrating a newly acquired switch into a pre-existing network, why is it critical for the switch to have a configuration database that aligns with the existing network setup?
It allows the new switch to direct traffic correctly according to the established segments and avoid miscommunications.
It allows the switch to function as a backup power supply for connected devices.
It ensures that the new switch provides enhanced security measures as a firewall.
It increases data processing speeds by utilizing more advanced hardware in the new switch.
The configuration database on a switch stores all information regarding network segments. Ensuring that this database is aligned with the existing network ensures that the new switch can properly process and direct traffic belonging to different segments, thereby preventing segment mismatch issues. Mismatched segment configurations can disrupt communication across the network by misrouting or dropping traffic, which can lead to operational disruptions.
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