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SG0-001 · Question #194

Which of the following is used to identify ports in a switched Fibre Channel fabric?

The correct answer is D. WWN. In a switched Fibre Channel fabric, ports are uniquely identified using a World Wide Name (WWN).

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Question

Which of the following is used to identify ports in a switched Fibre Channel fabric?

Options

  • AIP
  • BMAC
  • CDNS
  • DWWN

How the community answered

(21 responses)
  • A
    5% (1)
  • B
    5% (1)
  • D
    90% (19)

Why each option

In a switched Fibre Channel fabric, ports are uniquely identified using a World Wide Name (WWN).

AIP

IP (Internet Protocol) addresses are used in TCP/IP networks, not for identifying ports within a Fibre Channel fabric.

BMAC

MAC (Media Access Control) addresses are used for identifying network interfaces in Ethernet networks, not Fibre Channel.

CDNS

DNS (Domain Name System) translates human-readable names to IP addresses in TCP/IP networks and is not relevant to Fibre Channel port identification.

DWWNCorrect

A World Wide Name (WWN) is a 64-bit unique identifier assigned to Fibre Channel ports and devices, serving a similar function to MAC addresses in Ethernet. These WWNs are essential for the Fibre Channel fabric to identify specific devices and ports for zoning, routing, and overall fabric management.

Concept tested: Fibre Channel port identification with WWN

Source: https://docs.broadcom.com/doc/B5300-FSG

Topics

#WWN#Fibre Channel#port identification

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