NS0-157 · Question #154
Which is a supported management switch? (Choose two)
The correct answer is E. Cisco Catalyst 2960 F. Cisco Nexus 5020. The Cisco Catalyst 2960 and Cisco Nexus 5020 are the two validated switches for NetApp clustered ONTAP environments. Brocade switches and the Nexus 7000 are not qualified for this role, and the Nexus 5010 is a cluster interconnect switch subject to an 18-node cap.
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Which is a supported management switch? (Choose two)
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- ABrocade 8000
- BBrocade FLS624
- CCisco Nexus 5010
- DCisco Nexus 7000
- ECisco Catalyst 2960
- FCisco Nexus 5020
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Why each option
The Cisco Catalyst 2960 and Cisco Nexus 5020 are the two validated switches for NetApp clustered ONTAP environments. Brocade switches and the Nexus 7000 are not qualified for this role, and the Nexus 5010 is a cluster interconnect switch subject to an 18-node cap.
The Brocade 8000 is a Fibre Channel and FCoE switch designed for SAN fabric connectivity and is not validated as a NetApp cluster interconnect or management network switch.
The Brocade FLS624 does not appear in the NetApp Hardware Universe as a validated cluster or management network switch for clustered ONTAP.
The Cisco Nexus 5010 is a cluster interconnect switch capped at 18 nodes and is not the correct answer when the Nexus 5020 is available as the validated option for this role.
The Cisco Nexus 7000 is a core data center aggregation switch and is not validated by NetApp for use as a cluster interconnect or management network switch.
The Cisco Catalyst 2960 is a NetApp-validated switch used for the cluster management network, providing the out-of-band management connectivity required for cluster administration. It is supported for clusters up to 24 nodes in the management network role.
The Cisco Nexus 5020 is a NetApp-validated cluster interconnect switch that supports the high-speed, low-latency fabric required for larger cluster configurations. Its higher port density makes it the qualified choice for cluster interconnect beyond the 18-node limit of the Nexus 5010.
Concept tested: Validated switch models for NetApp clustered ONTAP
Source: https://hwu.netapp.com
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