Modes of Operation for Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series Switches

B.

The correct answer is B. Install mode and Bundle mode.

When deploying Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series switches, you can choose between two modes of operation: install mode and bundle mode.

1. Install mode: This mode allows you to install the Cisco IOS XE Software package onto the switch. In this mode, the switch can only perform limited functions such as receiving and installing the new software package. It cannot forward traffic or perform any other functions until the software package installation is complete. Once the installation is complete, the switch reboots and enters bundle mode.

2. Bundle mode: This mode is the default operational mode for the switch. In this mode, the switch performs all its normal functions such as forwarding traffic and running protocols. The switch also supports features like redundancy, high availability, and Cisco StackWise Virtual technology.

In bundle mode, the switch can have one of the following images loaded:

• The standard Cisco IOS XE image, which provides basic Layer 2 and Layer 3 features.
• The LAN Base image, which provides Layer 2 features and some basic Layer 3 features.
• The IP Base image, which provides full Layer 3 features and some advanced Layer 2 features.
• The IP Services image, which provides the most advanced Layer 3 and Layer 2 features.

In summary, when deploying Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series switches, you can choose between install mode and bundle mode. Install mode is used to install the Cisco IOS XE Software package, while bundle mode is the default operational mode for the switch and allows it to perform its normal functions.