SG0-001 · Question #452
VSAN/Virtual Fabric can BEST be defined as which of the following?
The correct answer is D. Configuring multiple logical fabrics within a single physical fabric. VSAN (Virtual SAN) or Virtual Fabric is a technology that allows for the creation of multiple isolated logical Fibre Channel fabrics within a single physical Fibre Channel infrastructure. This segmentation improves security and simplifies management.
Question
VSAN/Virtual Fabric can BEST be defined as which of the following?
Options
- ACombining multiple physical switches into a single logical fabric
- BConfiguring multiple ports on a FC switch to a combined ISL path
- CAssigning multiple logical devices to a single FC F-port
- DConfiguring multiple logical fabrics within a single physical fabric
How the community answered
(33 responses)- A6% (2)
- C3% (1)
- D91% (30)
Why each option
VSAN (Virtual SAN) or Virtual Fabric is a technology that allows for the creation of multiple isolated logical Fibre Channel fabrics within a single physical Fibre Channel infrastructure. This segmentation improves security and simplifies management.
Combining multiple physical switches into a single logical fabric typically refers to forming a single fabric (e.g., via ISLs) or stacking, not the creation of multiple isolated logical fabrics.
Configuring multiple ports on a FC switch to a combined ISL path refers to Port Channeling or Link Aggregation, which bundles links for increased bandwidth and redundancy, not logical fabric segmentation.
Assigning multiple logical devices to a single FC F-port is related to NPIV (N-Port ID Virtualization), which virtualizes device identity, not the logical partitioning of the entire fabric.
VSAN (Virtual SAN) or Virtual Fabric technology enables the partitioning of a single physical Fibre Channel fabric into multiple isolated logical fabrics. Each VSAN operates as an independent fabric with its own services, zoning, and login database, enhancing security and management by segmenting traffic and resources.
Concept tested: Virtual SAN (VSAN) / Virtual Fabric
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/datacenter/mds9000/sw/4_1/configuration/guide/fcn_4_1_cg/vsan_4_1_cg_chapter1.html
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