SG0-001 · Question #137
Which of the following port types is used for connecting two switches in the same fabric?
The correct answer is A. E-port. E-ports are used to establish Inter-Switch Links (ISLs) between two Fibre Channel switches, allowing them to form a single, extended storage area network fabric.
Question
Which of the following port types is used for connecting two switches in the same fabric?
Options
- AE-port
- BF-port
- CG-port
- DU-port
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Why each option
E-ports are used to establish Inter-Switch Links (ISLs) between two Fibre Channel switches, allowing them to form a single, extended storage area network fabric.
An E-port (Expansion port) is specifically designed to connect one Fibre Channel switch to another, forming an Inter-Switch Link (ISL). This connection enables both switches to operate as part of the same Fibre Channel fabric, facilitating communication between devices across the entire SAN.
An F-port (Fabric port) is used to connect a Fibre Channel N_port device, such as a host bus adapter (HBA) or storage port, to a Fibre Channel switch.
A G-port (Generic port) is a port on a Fibre Channel switch that can auto-negotiate its operational mode to become an E-port, F-port, or FL-port.
A U-port (Universal port) is a Cisco-specific term referring to a port that can operate in various modes, including E, F, or FL, similar to a G-port.
Concept tested: Fibre Channel port types and functions
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/datacenter/mds9000/sw/4_x/configuration/guide/fcl/fcl_40fcint.html
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