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An engineer is converting a Cisco MDS switch to support NPIV mode. What should be considered when implementing the solution?
The correct answer is C. It must be enabled globally on all VSANs. NPIV (N-Port ID Virtualization) on a Cisco MDS switch is enabled with a global command ('feature npiv') that applies across all VSANs simultaneously - it cannot be scoped to a single VSAN. This is an important architectural consideration because enabling NPIV affects how all…
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An engineer is converting a Cisco MDS switch to support NPIV mode. What should be considered when implementing the solution?
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- AIt requires mapping of external interface traffic.
- BIt must be enabled on VSAN 1 only.
- CIt must be enabled globally on all VSANs.
- DIt requires the FLOGI database to be disabled.
How the community answered
(57 responses)- A2% (1)
- B4% (2)
- C93% (53)
- D2% (1)
Explanation
NPIV (N-Port ID Virtualization) on a Cisco MDS switch is enabled with a global command ('feature npiv') that applies across all VSANs simultaneously - it cannot be scoped to a single VSAN. This is an important architectural consideration because enabling NPIV affects how all F_Ports on the switch handle virtual N_Port registrations. Answer A is incorrect because NPIV does not require external interface traffic mapping. Answer B is incorrect because NPIV is not restricted to VSAN 1. Answer D is incorrect because NPIV has no dependency on the FLOGI database being disabled - in fact, the FLOGI database records virtual logins enabled by NPIV.
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