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NS0-157 · Question #23

Which statement is true about CFO and SFO in clustered ONTAP?

The correct answer is A. CFO aggregates are given back first, then SFO aggregates are given back one at a time. In clustered ONTAP HA giveback, CFO aggregates are returned first to restore the node's root volume and identity, followed by SFO aggregates returned one at a time.

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Question

Which statement is true about CFO and SFO in clustered ONTAP?

Options

  • ACFO aggregates are given back first, then SFO aggregates are given back one at a time.
  • BSFO aggregates are given back first, then CFO aggregates are given back one at a time.
  • CAll aggregates are given at the same time.
  • DNone, clustered ONTAP supports SFO aggregates only.

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  • A
    91% (30)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    6% (2)

Why each option

In clustered ONTAP HA giveback, CFO aggregates are returned first to restore the node's root volume and identity, followed by SFO aggregates returned one at a time.

ACFO aggregates are given back first, then SFO aggregates are given back one at a time.Correct

CFO (Controller Failover) aggregates include the root aggregate, which holds the node's boot volume and system configuration; these must be returned first to bring the node fully operational. Once the root is restored, SFO (Storage Failover) aggregates are given back sequentially, one at a time, to allow volumes to come online in an orderly and stable manner.

BSFO aggregates are given back first, then CFO aggregates are given back one at a time.

SFO aggregates are not returned before CFO aggregates; the root aggregate contained in the CFO aggregate must be handed back first to establish the node's identity before data aggregates are relinquished.

CAll aggregates are given at the same time.

Giveback is a staged, sequential process - not simultaneous - to prevent resource conflicts and ensure each aggregate and its volumes come online safely.

DNone, clustered ONTAP supports SFO aggregates only.

Clustered ONTAP supports both CFO and SFO aggregate types; CFO aggregates, particularly the root aggregate, are a fundamental component of each node's HA configuration.

Concept tested: CFO and SFO aggregate giveback order in ONTAP HA pairs

Source: https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap/high-availability/ha-giveback-overview.html

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