Ops wonders whether DHCP is only for servers and not for switches in the municipal fabric. Which statement is accurate for ZTP-based DC switch deployment?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation.
Short Explanation
Switches need a first address and a pointer to their playbook just like servers do on install day. For ZTP, DHCP is a first-class dependency for leaf and spine bring-up, not a “servers only” leftover. Ops should plan DHCP for the fabric management path.
Full Explanation
Zero-touch provisioning of Juniper DC switches depends on DHCP to assign addressing and convey boot/file information during first boot. Treating DHCP as server-only ignores a core deployment service for fabric devices. ZTP occurs before EVPN is operational, so postponing DHCP until after overlay convergence is backwards. Include switch provisioning in DHCP capacity and security planning.