A customer is implementing a clustered three-chassis solution. Which two components are required? (Select 2)

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Options

• APass-Through module
• BMX9116n
• CMXG610s
• DMX7116n

• A
  3% (1)
• B
  93% (27)
• C
  3% (1)

Explanation

In a Dell EMC PowerEdge MX clustered three-chassis solution, the MX9116n (B) serves as the primary full-width network switching module that anchors the SmartFabric, while the MX7116n (D) functions as a Fabric Expander Module (FEM) that connects the additional chassis back to the MX9116n - together they form the active inter-chassis fabric required for clustering.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• A (Pass-Through module): A generic pass-through module is passive and lacks the intelligence or uplink capacity to participate in a clustered fabric - it simply forwards signals without active management.
• C (MXG610s): The MXG610s is a GPU compute accelerator sled, a compute resource with no role in networking or chassis clustering.

Memory tip: Use the model numbers - 9 leads, 7 expands. The MX9116n is the "top" switch (higher number = more capable), and the MX7116n is the expander that subordinate chassis use to reach it. If you see a clustering question, look for the 9116n + 7116n pair.

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