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SG0-001 · Question #568

Which of the following could be referenced to determine if a host HBA has properly registered in an FC fabric?

The correct answer is D. Name server. The Name Server in a Fibre Channel (FC) fabric can be referenced to determine if a host Host Bus Adapter (HBA) has successfully registered its WWN and other attributes.

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Question

Which of the following could be referenced to determine if a host HBA has properly registered in an FC fabric?

Options

  • AAlias server
  • BFabric service
  • CDNS
  • DName server

How the community answered

(25 responses)
  • A
    8% (2)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • D
    88% (22)

Why each option

The Name Server in a Fibre Channel (FC) fabric can be referenced to determine if a host Host Bus Adapter (HBA) has successfully registered its WWN and other attributes.

AAlias server

An Alias server or aliasing is used to assign human-readable names to WWNs for easier management, but it's not the primary source for checking device registration in the fabric.

BFabric service

Fabric service is a general term for services provided by the FC switch (like Name Server, Zoning Service, etc.), not a specific component to query for HBA registration.

CDNS

DNS (Domain Name System) resolves human-readable hostnames to IP addresses in IP networks and is not used for device registration in a Fibre Channel fabric.

DName serverCorrect

In a Fibre Channel (FC) fabric, the Name Server (or Fabric Name Server) is a critical component that maintains a database of all logged-in devices, including their World Wide Names (WWNs), port types, and addresses. Querying the Name Server allows an administrator to verify if a host HBA has successfully registered and is visible within the FC fabric.

Concept tested: Fibre Channel Name Server function

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/storage-networking/fibre-channel/15947-fcfund.html

Topics

#FC fabric#Name server#HBA registration#SAN troubleshooting

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