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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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Question

Which of the following is a meshed topology of server nodes, switches, and storage nodes?

Options

  • AArbitrated loop
  • BFCoTR
  • CFabric
  • DZone

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Why each option

The question asks for the term describing a meshed network topology composed of server nodes, switches, and storage nodes.

AArbitrated loop

An arbitrated loop is an older Fibre Channel topology where devices connect in a ring, sharing bandwidth, and is not considered a meshed topology.

BFCoTR

FCoTR (Fibre Channel over TCP/IP) is a protocol for transporting Fibre Channel frames over IP networks, not a network topology.

CFabricCorrect

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.

DZone

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

Topics

#Fibre Channel#Fabric#Topology#SAN

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