SG0-001 · Question #21
Which of the following are requirements for having an ISL between two FC switches? (Select TWO).
The correct answer is B. The connecting ports need to be E-ports. D. Each switch has to have a unique domain ID.. An Inter-Switch Link (ISL) between Fibre Channel switches requires the connecting ports to operate as E-ports and each switch in the fabric to have a unique domain ID for proper fabric routing.
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Which of the following are requirements for having an ISL between two FC switches? (Select TWO).
Options
- ABoth switches have to be the same model.
- BThe connecting ports need to be E-ports.
- CThe connecting ports need to be F-ports.
- DEach switch has to have a unique domain ID.
- EBoth switches need to be running the same firmware level.
How the community answered
(35 responses)- A3% (1)
- B89% (31)
- C3% (1)
- E6% (2)
Why each option
An Inter-Switch Link (ISL) between Fibre Channel switches requires the connecting ports to operate as E-ports and each switch in the fabric to have a unique domain ID for proper fabric routing.
Fibre Channel switches from different models or even different vendors can typically form an ISL, provided they adhere to the Fibre Channel standards.
E-ports (Expansion ports) are specifically designed for connecting two Fibre Channel switches together to form an ISL, enabling fabric expansion and communication between switches.
F-ports (Fabric ports) are used to connect end devices, such as servers, to a Fibre Channel switch, not for connecting two switches together.
Each Fibre Channel switch in a fabric must possess a unique domain ID to ensure proper routing of frames and to avoid conflicts when switches discover and communicate with each other across the ISL.
While it is best practice to have switches running compatible firmware, minor differences in firmware levels do not inherently prevent an ISL from forming, though significant discrepancies might cause issues.
Concept tested: Fibre Channel ISL requirements and port types
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/datacenter/mds9000/sw/6_2/configuration/guides/fabric/fcmg_6_2_1/cfgisl.html
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