NS0-157 · Question #196
In Data ONTAP 8.1.1 Cluster-Mode, what is the maximum cluster size for SAN protocols?
The correct answer is B. 6 nodes C. 2 nodes D. 4 nodes. In Data ONTAP 8.1.1 Cluster-Mode, SAN protocols are supported only on clusters of 2, 4, or 6 nodes (even-numbered HA-pair increments), making 6 nodes the maximum.
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In Data ONTAP 8.1.1 Cluster-Mode, what is the maximum cluster size for SAN protocols?
Options
- A10 nodes
- B6 nodes
- C2 nodes
- D4 nodes
- E8 nodes
- F12 nodes
How the community answered
(32 responses)- A3% (1)
- B88% (28)
- E6% (2)
- F3% (1)
Why each option
In Data ONTAP 8.1.1 Cluster-Mode, SAN protocols are supported only on clusters of 2, 4, or 6 nodes (even-numbered HA-pair increments), making 6 nodes the maximum.
10 nodes exceeds the 6-node maximum cluster size supported for SAN protocols in Data ONTAP 8.1.1 Cluster-Mode.
6 nodes (3 HA pairs) is both the maximum supported cluster size and a valid configuration for SAN protocols in Data ONTAP 8.1.1 Cluster-Mode.
2 nodes (1 HA pair) is the minimum valid SAN cluster size in Data ONTAP 8.1.1 Cluster-Mode and is explicitly supported.
4 nodes (2 HA pairs) is a valid intermediate even-node cluster configuration for SAN protocols in Data ONTAP 8.1.1 Cluster-Mode.
8 nodes exceeds the documented 6-node SAN cluster ceiling for Data ONTAP 8.1.1 Cluster-Mode.
12 nodes far exceeds the 6-node maximum supported for SAN protocols in Data ONTAP 8.1.1 Cluster-Mode.
Concept tested: Maximum SAN cluster size limits in ONTAP 8.1.1 Cluster-Mode
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