Which statement is true when using SPAN for Fibre Channel (FC) Traffic?

Question

Options

• AFC port on Cisco UCS 6238UP can be used as a SPAN source
• BWhen defining FC uplink port as the SPAN destination, system will automatically stop using that
• CAny port can be used as a SPAN destination port Even if it is defined as Eth uplink port it will be
• DFor FC SPAN sessions we do not have to specifically enable the monitoring session

• A
  88% (50)
• B
  2% (1)
• C
  4% (2)
• D
  7% (4)

Explanation

Option A is correct because the Cisco UCS 6200 series Fabric Interconnects (including the 6238UP) support FC ports as valid SPAN source ports. This allows network administrators to mirror FC traffic from that port to an analyzer for monitoring and troubleshooting purposes - this is an explicitly supported and documented capability.

• Option B is wrong because the system does not automatically remove an FC uplink port from active use when it is designated as a SPAN destination. Port role changes require explicit administrative action, and this behavior would be disruptive if it happened automatically.

• Option C is wrong because not just any port can serve as a SPAN destination. An Ethernet uplink port cannot simply double as a SPAN destination - destination ports must be specifically designated and appropriate for the traffic type being monitored.

• Option D is wrong because FC SPAN sessions do require explicit configuration and enablement. Like Ethernet SPAN sessions, you must actively define the monitoring session, specify source and destination ports, and enable it - nothing is automatic.

Memory tip: Think of it as "FC can be the Source in SPAN" - the S in SPAN matches the S in Source, and FC source ports on UCS Fabric Interconnects are supported. Everything else in the options involves something being automatic or unrestricted, which is the opposite of how SPAN actually works.

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