SG0-001 · Question #6
Which of the following terms refers to the storage infrastructure as a whole?
The correct answer is C. SAN. The term Storage Area Network (SAN) refers to a dedicated high-speed network that connects servers to consolidated, block-level storage devices.
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Which of the following terms refers to the storage infrastructure as a whole?
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- AFabric
- BConnection
- CSAN
- DNAS
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(32 responses)- A3% (1)
- B3% (1)
- C88% (28)
- D6% (2)
Why each option
The term Storage Area Network (SAN) refers to a dedicated high-speed network that connects servers to consolidated, block-level storage devices.
A fabric specifically refers to the interconnected network components within a SAN, such as Fibre Channel switches, not the entire storage infrastructure.
Connection is a generic term referring to a link between devices, not a comprehensive storage infrastructure.
A Storage Area Network (SAN) is an entire infrastructure dedicated to storage, providing multiple servers with high-speed, block-level access to shared storage devices. It encompasses all components like storage arrays, servers, and the network fabric connecting them.
Network Attached Storage (NAS) is a file-level storage solution that is a component of a storage infrastructure, but it is not the overarching term for the infrastructure as a whole.
Concept tested: Definition of Storage Area Network (SAN)
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/storage/san/overview
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