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2V0-621 · Question #58
2V0-621 Question #58: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is A: Creation of VMFS3 volumes is unsupported.. In ESXi 6.x, creating new VMFS3 datastores is unsupported, but existing VMFS3 volumes can still be upgraded in place to VMFS5.
Question
Which two statements are true regarding VMFS3 volumes in ESXi 6.x? (Choose two.)
Options
- ACreation of VMFS3 volumes is unsupported.
- BUpgrading VMFS3 volumes to VMFS5 is supported.
- CExisting VMFS3 volumes are unsupported.
- DUpgrading VMFS3 volumes to VMFS5 is unsupported.
Explanation
In ESXi 6.x, creating new VMFS3 datastores is unsupported, but existing VMFS3 volumes can still be upgraded in place to VMFS5.
Common mistakes.
- C. Existing VMFS3 datastores remain fully mountable and operational on ESXi 6.x hosts - they are not unsupported for use, only the creation of new VMFS3 volumes is blocked.
- D. The VMFS3-to-VMFS5 upgrade is explicitly supported by VMware and is the documented recommended path for administrators to modernize legacy storage volumes.
Concept tested. VMFS3 lifecycle and upgrade support in ESXi 6.x
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