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NS0-157 · Question #27
NS0-157 Question #27: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is F: 24. ONTAP clusters configured exclusively for NAS protocols (NFS and SMB/CIFS) support a maximum of 24 nodes in a single cluster.
Question
What is the maximum number of nodes supported for a cluster serving only NAS protocols?
Options
- A1
- B2
- C4
- D8
- E16
- F24
Explanation
ONTAP clusters configured exclusively for NAS protocols (NFS and SMB/CIFS) support a maximum of 24 nodes in a single cluster.
Common mistakes.
- A. 1 node is the minimum viable single-node cluster, not the maximum, and does not leverage clustering benefits at scale.
- B. 2 nodes form a single HA pair, which is a baseline cluster configuration and far below the supported NAS maximum.
- C. 4 nodes (two HA pairs) is a valid small-scale cluster configuration but represents only a fraction of the supported maximum.
- D. 8 nodes is a mid-range cluster size and still well below the 24-node maximum supported for NAS-only clusters.
- E. 16 nodes is a large configuration but still falls short of the 24-node maximum supported for NAS-only ONTAP clusters.
Concept tested. ONTAP maximum cluster node count for NAS protocols
Reference. https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap/concepts/cluster-storage-concept.html
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