NS0-157 · Question #346
What is a LIF? (choose all that apply)
The correct answer is A. A logical interface connection C. May be associated with a IP address D. May be associated with a WWPN E. May be associated with a interface group. A LIF (Logical Interface) in NetApp ONTAP is a logical interface connection that abstracts network access and can be associated with IP addresses, WWPNs, or interface groups depending on the protocol.
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What is a LIF? (choose all that apply)
Options
- AA logical interface connection
- BA logical inter-fabric connection
- CMay be associated with a IP address
- DMay be associated with a WWPN
- EMay be associated with a interface group
How the community answered
(46 responses)- A91% (42)
- B9% (4)
Why each option
A LIF (Logical Interface) in NetApp ONTAP is a logical interface connection that abstracts network access and can be associated with IP addresses, WWPNs, or interface groups depending on the protocol.
LIF stands for Logical Interface - it is a logical representation of a network access point hosted on a node or SVM, abstracting the underlying physical port.
LIF stands for Logical Interface, not Logical Inter-Fabric connection - 'Logical Inter-Fabric connection' is not a valid NetApp ONTAP term or concept.
NAS and management LIFs are associated with IP addresses, enabling TCP/IP-based protocols such as NFS, CIFS, iSCSI, and cluster management traffic.
FC and FCoE SAN LIFs are associated with a WWPN (World Wide Port Name), which uniquely identifies the LIF on the Fibre Channel fabric for SAN host connectivity.
LIFs can be hosted on an interface group (a logical aggregation of multiple physical ports), providing either link redundancy or increased throughput through port bonding.
Concept tested: NetApp ONTAP LIF definition and supported association types
Source: https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap/networking/lifs_and_service_policies96.html
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