NS0-158 · Question #67
What type of LIF is used to replicate between two clusters?
The correct answer is C. intercluster. An intercluster LIF is the specific type of Logical Interface used to facilitate communication and data replication between two distinct ONTAP clusters.
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What type of LIF is used to replicate between two clusters?
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- Anode
- Bcluster
- Cintercluster
- Dcluster-mgmt
- Edata
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An intercluster LIF is the specific type of Logical Interface used to facilitate communication and data replication between two distinct ONTAP clusters.
'node' is a component of the cluster, not a type of Logical Interface (LIF) itself.
'cluster' LIFs or cluster management LIFs are used for managing the local cluster's internal communication, not for replication to other, separate clusters.
Intercluster LIFs are specifically configured network interfaces on ONTAP storage systems that provide the communication path required for cluster-to-cluster operations such as SnapMirror and SnapVault replication, ensuring secure and efficient data transfer between separate clusters.
A 'cluster-mgmt' LIF is designated for administrative access and management of the local cluster, not for inter-cluster data replication.
Data LIFs are primarily used by clients to access data (e.g., NFS, SMB, iSCSI) residing on the cluster, not for replication traffic between different clusters.
Concept tested: ONTAP LIF types for intercluster replication
Source: https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap/networking/configure-intercluster-lifs-task.html
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