350-601 Storage Network Practice Question
A data center architect is designing a Fibre Channel fabric using Cisco MDS switches. To reduce the number of domain IDs and simplify management, the edge switches will operate in NPV mode. However, the core switches must be configured appropriately. Which port type must be used on the core switches to connect to NPV edge switches?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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F-port
In NPV mode, the edge switch uses NP-ports to connect to the core. The core switch must have F-ports to accept these connections.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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N-port
Why it's wrong here
N-port is a host port, not used for switch-to-switch connections.
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F-port
Why this is correct
The core switch must have F-ports to connect to NP-ports from the NPV edge switch.
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E-port
Why it's wrong here
E-port is for ISL connections between core switches, not for NPV uplinks.
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NP-port
Why it's wrong here
NP-port is used on the edge switch, not on the core.
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