350-601 Storage Network Practice Question
A Cisco MDS switch is configured with an ISL trunk between two switches. The administrator wants to enable multiple VSANs over the same physical link. Which two actions must be taken? (Choose two.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Enable VSAN trunking on the port.
EISL (Enhanced ISL) allows multiple VSANs to share an ISL. To use EISL, the ISL must be configured in trunk mode, and VSANs must be allowed on the trunk. The switch port must be set to 'E' port mode (or auto) to support trunking.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Create a PortChannel for the ISL.
Why it's wrong here
PortChannel is optional for link aggregation, not required for trunking multiple VSANs.
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Configure the ISL port as an F-port.
Why it's wrong here
F-ports are end device ports, not for ISL trunks.
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Configure the port in NPV mode.
Why it's wrong here
NPV mode is for edge switches, not for ISL trunks.
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Enable VSAN trunking on the port.
Why this is correct
VSAN trunking allows the port to carry multiple VSANs.
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Configure the ISL port in trunk mode.
Why this is correct
Trunk mode enables EISL for carrying multiple VSANs.
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