You create two static routes to the same IP prefix with identical priority and different valid next hops in the same VPC. How does Google Cloud forward traffic for that destination?
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Correct answer: It performs equal‑cost multipath (ECMP) and can load‑balance across both next hops.
Why this is the answer
When multiple static routes to the same destination prefix have identical priority (cost) and are valid, Google Cloud uses Equal-Cost Multipath (ECMP). This means it can distribute traffic across all available next hops for that destination, effectively load-balancing. It doesn't choose a single route based on the next-hop IP address or creation timestamp, nor does it reject valid routes. ECMP enhances network throughput and resilience by utilizing multiple paths.
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