What is typically expected when configuring two switchports to dynamic desirable with mismatched end configurations?

When both switch ports are configured to "dynamic desirable," they will actively seek to form a trunk link with each other. In the context of Dynamic Trunking Protocol (DTP), "dynamic desirable" allows the switch to negotiate a trunking status and will attempt to trunk with any neighboring switch port that supports trunking.

If the end configurations of the ports are mismatched, they will still be able to negotiate through DTP, since both ends are in a state where they can actively initiate trunking. The configuration enables them to communicate their preferences, resulting in the formation of a trunk link regardless of the opposite end’s switch port configuration, as long as that port is capable of establishing a trunk. This means that even in cases where the configurations differ, the negotiation process can still lead to the creation of a trunk connection.

Therefore, in this scenario, the expected outcome is a trunk link forming between the two ports, highlighting the flexibility offered by DTP in managing link configurations dynamically.