SG0-001 · Question #9
Which of the following is a meshed topology of server nodes, switches, and storage nodes?
The correct answer is C. Fabric. The question asks for the term describing a meshed network topology composed of server nodes, switches, and storage nodes.
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Which of the following is a meshed topology of server nodes, switches, and storage nodes?
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- AArbitrated loop
- BFCoTR
- CFabric
- DZone
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The question asks for the term describing a meshed network topology composed of server nodes, switches, and storage nodes.
An arbitrated loop is an older Fibre Channel topology where devices connect in a ring, sharing bandwidth, and is not considered a meshed topology.
FCoTR (Fibre Channel over TCP/IP) is a protocol for transporting Fibre Channel frames over IP networks, not a network topology.
A 'fabric' in the context of a Storage Area Network (SAN), specifically Fibre Channel, refers to the meshed network of switches, host bus adapters (HBAs) in server nodes, and storage array controllers that together form a switched network for data transfer. This topology provides redundant paths and scalability by interconnecting these components.
A 'zone' is a logical partition within a Fibre Channel fabric that restricts device communication, not a physical topology of interconnected nodes.
Concept tested: Fibre Channel fabric topology definition
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/storage-networking/fibre-channel-switches/what-is-fibre-channel.html
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