For Vserver-aware NDMP backups, the ______________ must be enabled with cluster-aware backup extensions.

The vServer management LIF handles administrative and management plane traffic for the SVM, not data transfer operations like NDMP backups.

The DMA (Data Management Application) is the external backup software client, not a LIF type that exists on the storage controller.

The Data LIF is the logical interface through which NDMP data transfer traffic flows in a Vserver-aware (SVM-scoped) backup configuration. Cluster-aware backup (CAB) extensions require the DMA to establish its NDMP connection to the SVM via the Data LIF to access and transfer volume data. Without the Data LIF enabled and accessible, the backup application cannot perform data movement operations on the SVM.

The Node management LIF is scoped to node-level administrative access and does not carry SVM data traffic required for NDMP backup sessions.