HP0-J67 · Question #114
A customer has two large data centers on a campus. The Fibre Channel network has grown over the years to more than 200 ports per fabric, utilizing Fibre Channel switches from 8 to 40 ports, each in…
The correct answer is B. HP SN8000B SAN Director. To consolidate a large, distributed Fibre Channel network, support over 300 ports, enable inter-datacenter encryption, and simplify management, an HPE SAN director from the Brocade-based SN8000B series is the appropriate solution.
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A customer has two large data centers on a campus. The Fibre Channel network has grown over the years to more than 200 ports per fabric, utilizing Fibre Channel switches from 8 to 40 ports, each in a dual-redundant layout. The administrative effort to manage this environment has grown substantially, and the customer needs to consolidate the network as well as update to the latest technology. A customer-owned fiber connection between the data centers needs to be encrypted due to legal requirements. The solution must scale beyond 300 ports with the least management effort while providing full redundancy. Which infrastructure product should you propose?
Options
- AHP SN9500C Director
- BHP SN8000B SAN Director
- CHP DC SAN Director
- DHP SN8000C Director
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- C28% (10)
- D6% (2)
Why each option
To consolidate a large, distributed Fibre Channel network, support over 300 ports, enable inter-datacenter encryption, and simplify management, an HPE SAN director from the Brocade-based SN8000B series is the appropriate solution.
The HP SN9500C Director is a Cisco-based director; while capable, the SN8000B is a well-established HPE offering specifically known for robust features and scalability in large environments.
The HP SN8000B SAN Director, based on Brocade DCX technology, is a director-class switch designed for very high port counts (scaling beyond 300 ports per fabric), consolidation, and provides advanced features like encryption capabilities for long-distance links between data centers. It offers high redundancy and centralized management, making it suitable for large-scale, complex SAN environments.
HP DC SAN Director is a generic description and not a specific product model that offers the required features and scalability for this scenario.
The HP SN8000C Director is a Cisco-based director (MDS 9500 series); while it offers director capabilities, the SN8000B is a prominent HPE solution known for fulfilling these requirements in many deployments.
Concept tested: HPE SAN director selection for scalability and encryption
Source: https://www.hpe.com/psnow/resources/document/HPE_Brocade_SN8000B_SAN_Director_Quick_Specs.pdf
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