HPE Aruba Networking CX 10000 - HPE6-A87 Exam Questions [2026]

QUESTION NO: 1
What is the primary purpose of bootstrapping the Pensando PSM Cluster?

A. To initiate security policies B. To provide network segmentation C. To perform QoS enforcement D. To establish initial connectivity and configuration

Correct Answer: D

QUESTION NO: 2
Which two components must be configured when creating a fabric in HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer? (Select TWO)

A. Underlay network B. Overlay network C. Device roles D. API Gateway

Correct Answer: A,B

QUESTION NO: 3
Which of the following is a key benefit of using micro segmentation in a network?

A. Simplified user authentication B. Higher bandwidth utilization C. Increased VLAN range D. Enhanced network isolation

Correct Answer: D

QUESTION NO: 4
Which two steps are required to apply a stateful firewall policy in Fabric Composer? (Select TWO)

A. Enabling SNMP monitoring B. Setting up role-based access control (RBAC) C. Defining access lists D. Assigning the policy to a VRF

Correct Answer: C,D

QUESTION NO: 5
What is the primary function of HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer?

A. Monitoring SNMP traps B. Orchestrating network fabrics C. Providing user authentication services D. Configuring VLAN routing

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION NO: 6
Match the components of Fabric Composer with their security-related functions.
Component
A) Stateful Firewall Policies
B) Role-Based Access Control
C) Policy Groups
D) Microsegmentation
Function
1. Enforces traffic isolation and inspection.
2. Restricts user access to specific functions.
3. Applies consistent policies across devices.
4. Enables isolated communication paths.

A. A -> 4, B -> 1, C -> 2, D -> 3 B. A -> 3, B -> 4, C -> 1, D -> 2 C. A -> 1, B -> 2, C -> 3, D -> 4 D. A -> 2, B -> 3, C -> 4, D -> 1

Correct Answer: C

QUESTION NO: 7
An enterprise is using Pensando PSM to monitor network traffic across multiple locations. The administrator needs to identify sudden traffic spikes and potential attacks.
What is the best method to monitor these changes?

A. Configure VLAN tagging B. Use IPsec Tunnels C. Apply SNMP-based monitoring D. Create customized traffic graphs

Correct Answer: D

QUESTION NO: 8
Which feature is most critical for enabling microsegmentation?

A. VRF Table Configuration B. SNMP Monitoring C. QoS Policies D. Stateful Firewall Policies

Correct Answer: D

QUESTION NO: 9
What is the primary purpose of the Pensando Policy Services Manager (PSM)?

A. Security Policy Management B. IP Address Allocation C. Storage Provisioning D. Network Monitoring

Correct Answer: A