What is ECMP?

What is ECMP?
A . A Layer 3 routing feature to forward traffic using multiple available paths
B . A routing protocol database filter supporting a maximum of four paths
C . A round-robin path distribution mechanism
D .   A routing protocol with multipath support

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Answer: A

Explanation:

ECMP (Equal-Cost Multi-Path) is a Layer 3 routing feature that allows traffic to be forwarded using multiple available paths of equal cost. This improves bandwidth utilization and provides redundancy. ECMP is commonly used in modern networks to optimize the flow of traffic and increase the resiliency of network connections.

References:

Dell Technologies SONiC documentation

ECMP Configuration Guide