You deployed new fibers in your network to replace copper spans that were too long. While reconnecting the network, you experienced network problems because you reconnected wrong fibers to wrong ports. What could you do to prevent this type of problem in the future, particularly when connecting and reconnecting fiber pairs?
A.
Only use fiber in pairs.
B.
Configure root guard on your switches.
C.
Do not use fiber but use copper.
D.
Configure UDLD to prevent one-way link conditions.
Explanation:
UDLD is a Layer 2 protocol that enables devices connected through fiber-optic or twisted-pair Ethernet cables to monitor the physical configuration of the cables and detect when a unidirectional link exists. All connected devices must support UDLD for the protocol to successfully identify and disable unidirectional links. When UDLD detects a unidirectional link, it administratively shuts down the affected port and alerts you. Unidirectional links can cause a variety of problems, including spanning-tree topology loops.