SK0-003 · Question #562
Which of the following hardware components is necessary for a server to access data directly on a fiber channel based SAN?
The correct answer is D. Host bus adapter. This question asks for the specific hardware component needed in a server to connect to a Fibre Channel SAN. A Host Bus Adapter (HBA) is the correct component for this purpose.
Question
Which of the following hardware components is necessary for a server to access data directly on a fiber channel based SAN?
Options
- AGigabit NIC
- BRAID controller card
- CSATA controller card
- DHost bus adapter
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Why each option
This question asks for the specific hardware component needed in a server to connect to a Fibre Channel SAN. A Host Bus Adapter (HBA) is the correct component for this purpose.
A Gigabit NIC (Network Interface Card) is used for standard Ethernet network communication, not for Fibre Channel SAN connectivity.
A RAID controller card manages local hard drives to form a RAID array, but it does not provide connectivity to an external Fibre Channel SAN.
A SATA controller card is used to connect local SATA hard drives or SSDs within a server, not to connect to an external Fibre Channel SAN.
A Host Bus Adapter (HBA) is a hardware component that connects a host system (server) to a storage network, such as a Fibre Channel SAN, allowing the server to communicate with and access block storage devices. It functions as an interface card specifically designed for storage connectivity.
Concept tested: Fibre Channel SAN connectivity hardware (HBA)
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure-stack/hci/concepts/host-bus-adapter-hba-requirements
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