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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Which statement is true about CFO and SFO in clustered ONTAP?
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- 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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(33 responses)- A91% (30)
- B3% (1)
- C6% (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.
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.
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.
Giveback is a staged, sequential process - not simultaneous - to prevent resource conflicts and ensure each aggregate and its volumes come online safely.
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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