What are considerations when configuring a Proxy NAS server?

Question

Options

• AThe server must match source NAS server interfaces.
• BDifferent access protocols may be used as the replicated NAS server.
• CThe server can be created on either SP regardless of where the replicated NAS server resides.
• DThe server must be created on the same SP as the replicated NAS server.

• A
  78% (36)
• B
  2% (1)
• C
  13% (6)
• D
  7% (3)

Explanation

Option A is correct because a Proxy NAS server must mirror the network interfaces of the source NAS server - this ensures that when clients access replicated data through the proxy, they can connect using the same IP addresses and network paths without reconfiguration, maintaining transparent failover capability.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• B is incorrect because the Proxy NAS must use the same access protocols (NFS, SMB, etc.) as the replicated NAS server - switching protocols would break client connectivity and data consistency.
• C is incorrect because SP (Storage Processor) placement is not arbitrary; there are placement constraints tied to where the replicated NAS server resides, so you cannot freely choose either SP.
• D is a tempting trap but is incorrect - the key binding requirement is to the source NAS server's interface configuration, not simply co-locating the proxy on the same SP as the replicated NAS server.

Memory tip: Think of a Proxy NAS as a stand-in actor - it must look and behave exactly like the original (source) to fool the audience (clients). "Same face, same stage directions" = matching interfaces and protocols from the source.

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