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SG0-001 · Question #499

The feature in FC switches that allows configuration of multiple logical switches to exist on one chassis is called:

The correct answer is C. VSAN.. The feature that enables the creation of multiple logical Fibre Channel switches within a single physical chassis is known as a Virtual Storage Area Network (VSAN).

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Question

The feature in FC switches that allows configuration of multiple logical switches to exist on one chassis is called:

Options

  • AVM.
  • BVLAN.
  • CVSAN.
  • Dvirtual switch.

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Why each option

The feature that enables the creation of multiple logical Fibre Channel switches within a single physical chassis is known as a Virtual Storage Area Network (VSAN).

AVM.

A VM (Virtual Machine) is a virtualized operating system instance running on a server, not a logical switch on an FC chassis.

BVLAN.

VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) is a technology used in Ethernet networks to segment a physical LAN, not for Fibre Channel switches.

CVSAN.Correct

A Virtual Storage Area Network (VSAN) is a technology used in Fibre Channel switches to partition a single physical fabric into multiple isolated logical fabrics. Each VSAN operates as an independent switch with its own fabric services, allowing for better resource utilization, security, and management of distinct SAN environments.

Dvirtual switch.

While a VSAN creates a 'virtual switch' concept, 'virtual switch' is a generic term often associated with hypervisors or Ethernet networking, whereas VSAN is the specific, correct term for Fibre Channel.

Concept tested: Fibre Channel Virtual Storage Area Networks (VSANs)

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/datacenter/mds9000/sw/4_1/configuration/guides/sanmgmt/sm_4_1_cli/vsan.html

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#FC SAN#VSAN#network virtualization#FC switches

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