NCP-MCI-6.10 · Question #69
What does Nutanix recommend when setting up the node networkring?
The correct answer is B. Include at least two physically interfaces in every bond. Nutanix best practice requires including at least two physical network interfaces in every bond configuration. Using two or more physical NICs in a bond provides link aggregation for increased throughput and, critically, NIC/link redundancy so that a single cable or port…
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What does Nutanix recommend when setting up the node networkring?
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- AInclude NIC models from different vendors in the same bond
- BInclude at least two physically interfaces in every bond.
- CCombine NIC models from different vendors in the same bond.
- DCombine NIC models from different vendors in the same bond.
How the community answered
(17 responses)- B94% (16)
- D6% (1)
Explanation
Nutanix best practice requires including at least two physical network interfaces in every bond configuration. Using two or more physical NICs in a bond provides link aggregation for increased throughput and, critically, NIC/link redundancy so that a single cable or port failure does not take down network connectivity for the node. Options A, C, and D all suggest combining NIC models from different vendors in the same bond, which Nutanix does not recommend because mixed-vendor bonds can cause inconsistent behavior, driver incompatibilities, and unpredictable failover. All NICs within a bond should be the same model and vendor for a stable, supported configuration.
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