NS0-157 Question #305: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is B: A virtual server. In clustered Data ONTAP, the Storage Virtual Machine (SVM), also called a virtual server or Vserver, is the logical entity that directly presents data to clients via network LIFs and configured protocols.

ONTAP Cluster Fundamentals

Question

In clustered Data ONTAP, which object presents data to clients?

Options

AA high-available pair of storage controllers
BA virtual server
CA virtual filer
DA cluster

Explanation

In clustered Data ONTAP, the Storage Virtual Machine (SVM), also called a virtual server or Vserver, is the logical entity that directly presents data to clients via network LIFs and configured protocols.

Common mistakes.

A. An HA pair provides controller-level redundancy but is a physical hardware concept, not the logical object that presents data to clients.
C. Virtual filer is the legacy term from 7-Mode Data ONTAP and does not apply to the clustered architecture.
D. The cluster is the top-level administrative domain encompassing all nodes and resources; clients do not directly connect to or see the cluster itself.

Concept tested. SVM as the data-serving entity in clustered ONTAP

Reference. https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap/concepts/storage-virtualization-concept.html

Topics

#Vserver#data presentation#client access

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