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SG0-001 · Question #28

To provide increased storage availability, the system administrator purchased a storage array with two controllers. Which of the following is a reason a server would lose its storage when only one of

The correct answer is A. Improper multipathing configuration. A server would lose storage connectivity when one of two storage controllers fails, despite having redundant hardware, due to improper multipathing configuration. Multipathing software is crucial for managing redundant paths and failing over gracefully.

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Question

To provide increased storage availability, the system administrator purchased a storage array with two controllers. Which of the following is a reason a server would lose its storage when only one of the storage controllers fails?

Options

  • AImproper multipathing configuration
  • BHard zoning has been implemented
  • CThe switch fabric is not redundant
  • DSCSI disks have not been properly terminated

How the community answered

(36 responses)
  • A
    81% (29)
  • B
    6% (2)
  • C
    11% (4)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

A server would lose storage connectivity when one of two storage controllers fails, despite having redundant hardware, due to improper multipathing configuration. Multipathing software is crucial for managing redundant paths and failing over gracefully.

AImproper multipathing configurationCorrect

Even with two controllers in a storage array, a server requires proper multipathing software (e.g., MPIO) to manage the multiple paths to the storage. If multipathing is not configured correctly, the server may only use a single path through one controller; if that controller fails, the server loses access to storage even though the other controller is operational.

BHard zoning has been implemented

Hard zoning affects which devices can communicate over the Fibre Channel fabric, but it does not inherently prevent a server from accessing storage if one controller fails, assuming zoning allows paths to both controllers.

CThe switch fabric is not redundant

While a non-redundant switch fabric could cause a loss of storage if a switch fails, the question specifically states 'only one of the storage controllers fails,' implying the fabric might still be operational.

DSCSI disks have not been properly terminated

Improper termination of SCSI disks is relevant to direct-attached SCSI arrays, not typically for storage arrays with Fibre Channel or iSCSI connectivity where dual controllers are common, and it wouldn't cause a loss of storage due to controller failure in a dual-controller setup.

Concept tested: Storage multipathing importance for high availability

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/storage/multipath-io/overview-of-multipath-io

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