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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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
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(25 responses)- A8% (2)
- B4% (1)
- D88% (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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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