Final answer:
The valid HSRP version 2 virtual MAC address from the options provided is 0000.0C9F.F00A, adhering to the MAC address range reserved for HSRP version 2. The correct answer is a) 0000.0C9F.F00A.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student asked which of the following is a valid HSRP version 2 virtual MAC address:
- 0000.0C9F.F00A
- 007.B400.0102
- 0000.0C07.AC0
- 0005.73A0.0FFF
HSRP version 2 uses a MAC address range from 0000.0C9F.F000 to 0000.0C9F.FFFF. The MAC addresses for HSRP version 1 begins with 0000.0C07.AC. Thus, the MAC address in option a follows the HSRP version 2 format, making it valid.
The valid HSRP version 2 virtual MAC address is 0000.0C9F.F00A (option a). HSRP (Hot Standby Router Protocol) is a Cisco proprietary protocol used for providing redundancy in a network.
In HSRP version 2, the virtual MAC address is derived from the BIA (Burned-In Address) of the router, where the group number is added to the least significant byte of the BIA. The virtual MAC address in option a is structured correctly and follows this rule.
The correct answer is a) 0000.0C9F.F00A.