010-151 · Question #1
Which three statements about FCoE are true? (Choose three.)
The correct answer is A. Allows Fibre Channel and Ethernet networks to share a single, integrated infrastructure. B. Encapsulates Fibre Channel frames into Ethernet frames, which allows them to run alongside D. Consolidates I/O traffic in the data center. FCoE converges storage and network traffic onto a single Ethernet fabric, reducing hardware sprawl and operational complexity rather than increasing costs.
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Which three statements about FCoE are true? (Choose three.)
Options
- AAllows Fibre Channel and Ethernet networks to share a single, integrated infrastructure.
- BEncapsulates Fibre Channel frames into Ethernet frames, which allows them to run alongside
- CIncreases capital costs due to the difficulty to manage.
- DConsolidates I/O traffic in the data center.
How the community answered
(26 responses)- A85% (22)
- C15% (4)
Why each option
FCoE converges storage and network traffic onto a single Ethernet fabric, reducing hardware sprawl and operational complexity rather than increasing costs.
FCoE is specifically designed to merge Fibre Channel storage traffic and standard Ethernet LAN traffic onto one unified network fabric, eliminating the need for separate SAN and LAN cabling infrastructure.
FCoE works by encapsulating native Fibre Channel frames inside Ethernet frames (using a dedicated EtherType 0x8906), allowing FC traffic to traverse standard lossless Ethernet links alongside other traffic types.
FCoE reduces capital costs by eliminating separate HBAs, cables, and switches for the SAN, not increases them - simplified infrastructure lowers both CapEx and OpEx.
By carrying both SAN (storage) and LAN (data) traffic over a single Converged Network Adapter and cabling plant, FCoE consolidates all I/O traffic, reducing the number of adapters, cables, and switches required in the data center.
Concept tested: Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) fundamentals and benefits
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/storage-networking/fibre-channel-over-ethernet-fcoe/index.html
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