350-601 Storage Network Practice Question
A data center team is configuring a Cisco MDS switch to support multiple isolated SAN environments on the same physical infrastructure. They need to create separate fabrics that are completely isolated at Layer 2. Which technology should be used?
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
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VSANs
VSANs provide isolation similar to VLANs in Ethernet, allowing multiple virtual Fibre Channel fabrics on the same physical switch.
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NPV
Why it's wrong here
NPV reduces domain IDs but does not isolate fabrics.
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VSANs
Why this is correct
VSANs create separate logical SANs, providing complete isolation.
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Zoning
Why it's wrong here
Zoning controls communication within a fabric but does not provide isolation between fabrics.
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PortChannels
Why it's wrong here
PortChannels aggregate bandwidth but do not isolate fabrics.
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