20+ practice questions focused on Storage Network — one of the most tested topics on the Cisco DCCOR / CCNP Data Center Core 350-601 exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you learn why the right answer is correct.
Start Storage Network PracticeAn engineer is configuring a new Fibre Channel switch in a Cisco MDS environment. The switch will connect to end devices such as servers and storage arrays. Which two port types will be used on the switch to connect to these end devices?
Explanation: On a Fibre Channel switch, F_ports connect to N_ports on hosts and storage. N_ports are on end devices, not on the switch. E_ports are for ISLs between switches. NP_ports are used in NPV mode.
A storage administrator needs to isolate Fibre Channel traffic between two departments in a data center using a single MDS switch. The administrator decides to create separate VSANs. Which statement about VSANs is true?
Explanation: VSANs provide isolation similar to VLANs in Ethernet. Each VSAN has its own fabric services and does not share traffic with other VSANs.
An engineer is designing an NPV deployment to scale the number of hosts connected to a Fibre Channel fabric. In NPV mode, which port type is used on the NPV switch to connect to the core switch?
Explanation: In NPV mode, the edge switch uses NP_ports to connect to the core switch's F_ports. NP_ports behave like N_ports and log in to the core fabric.
A company uses hard zoning based on World Wide Names (WWNs) to control access between servers and storage arrays. An administrator needs to add a new server with WWPN 50:00:00:00:00:00:01:23 to the zone. What is an advantage of hard zoning over soft zoning?
Explanation: Hard zoning uses the FC address (or WWN) and is enforced by the switch ASIC, providing security even if a device spoofs its WWN? Actually, hard zoning by WWN uses the WWN to assign FC addresses and enforces zoning at the hardware level, while soft zoning relies on name server queries and can be bypassed. Hard zoning provides better security.
Which Fibre Channel addressing component uniquely identifies a port on a storage array and is used for zoning and target identification?
Explanation: A WWPN (World Wide Port Name) is a globally unique 64-bit identifier assigned to each Fibre Channel port. It is used for zoning and target identification.
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3. Focus on exam traps
Storage Network questions on the 350-601 frequently use trap wording. Look for subtle differences in answers that test your precision, not just general knowledge.
4. Reach 80% consistently
Do repeated sessions until you score 80%+ three times in a row. Then move to mixed-mode practice to test cross-topic recall under realistic conditions.
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