NS0-157 · Question #251
What must be configured on the igroup in a multi-pathed SAN environment in clustered Data ONTAP?
The correct answer is A. Asymmetric logical unit access. In clustered Data ONTAP, ALUA must be enabled on the igroup so the host multipathing software can distinguish optimized paths from non-optimized paths in the active-active HA architecture.
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What must be configured on the igroup in a multi-pathed SAN environment in clustered Data ONTAP?
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- AAsymmetric logical unit access
- BSymmetric logical unit access
- CDynamic multi-path access
- DLIF multi-path access
- ELUN multi-path access
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In clustered Data ONTAP, ALUA must be enabled on the igroup so the host multipathing software can distinguish optimized paths from non-optimized paths in the active-active HA architecture.
Clustered Data ONTAP's HA model means a LUN is owned by one node but reachable through the partner node as well, making paths asymmetric by nature. ALUA configured on the igroup allows the host to identify optimized paths (direct to the owning node) versus non-optimized paths (through the HA partner). Without ALUA, the host cannot make intelligent path selection decisions, which can result in suboptimal or failed I/O.
Symmetric logical unit access implies all paths are equal priority, which does not match clustered ONTAP's ownership model where paths differ by whether they go through the owning node or the HA partner.
Dynamic multi-path access is not a valid configurable igroup attribute in clustered Data ONTAP.
LIF multi-path access is not an igroup configuration option; LIF configuration is managed separately from igroup settings.
LUN multi-path access is not a valid igroup parameter; path behavior is controlled by enabling ALUA on the igroup.
Concept tested: ALUA configuration on igroups for asymmetric SAN paths
Source: https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap/san-admin/configure-alua-setting-task.html
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