SG0-001 · Question #181
Which of the following is used when interconnecting FC switches?
The correct answer is C. ISL. When interconnecting Fibre Channel (FC) switches, an Inter-Switch Link (ISL) is the specific mechanism used to create a unified fabric.
Question
Which of the following is used when interconnecting FC switches?
Options
- AHBA
- BCAN
- CISL
- DTrunking
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Why each option
When interconnecting Fibre Channel (FC) switches, an Inter-Switch Link (ISL) is the specific mechanism used to create a unified fabric.
An HBA (Host Bus Adapter) is used to connect a server (host) to a Fibre Channel switch or storage array, not to interconnect switches.
CAN (Controller Area Network) is a message-based protocol used in automotive and industrial automation, not for interconnecting Fibre Channel switches.
An Inter-Switch Link (ISL) is a physical or logical link between two Fibre Channel switches, allowing them to communicate and form a single, larger fabric. This enables devices connected to different switches within the fabric to communicate with each other.
Trunking, while a general networking concept, is not the specific term used for the logical connection between Fibre Channel switches; ISL is the precise Fibre Channel term.
Concept tested: Fibre Channel Inter-Switch Link (ISL)
Source: https://docs.broadcom.com/doc/Fabric-OS-Admin-Guide-8.2.1b
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