200-150 Question #168: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is C: NP. In Fibre Channel NPV (N-Port Virtualization) mode, an edge switch uses NP (N-Port Proxy) ports for its uplink connection to the core fabric switch.

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Question

Refer to the exhibit. Which type of port is used to connect an edge switch in NIPV mode to the core switch?

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Explanation

In Fibre Channel NPV (N-Port Virtualization) mode, an edge switch uses NP (N-Port Proxy) ports for its uplink connection to the core fabric switch.

Common mistakes.

A. E (Expansion) ports are ISL ports used to connect two fully-capable fabric switches together, not for NPV-to-core uplinks.
B. F (Fabric) ports accept connections from end-device host bus adapters or storage targets, not from NPV uplink connections.
D. TE (Trunking Expansion) ports are trunked ISL connections between core fabric switches and do not apply to NPV edge switch uplinks.

Concept tested. NPV mode NP port uplink to core switch

Reference. https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/datacenter/mds9000/sw/8_x/config/san-os-features/cisco_mds9000_san-os_features_config_guide_8x/npv.html

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#NPIV#NP port#Fibre Channel port types#N-Port virtualization

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