350-601 Storage Network Practice Question
A network administrator is configuring iSCSI multipath I/O (MPIO) for a storage array. Which two conditions are required for MPIO to operate correctly? (Choose two.)
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The storage array must be configured with multiple target portals (IP addresses).
MPIO requires multiple network paths between the initiator and target. The target must present multiple IP addresses (one per path) and the initiator must have multiple network interfaces.
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The storage array must be configured with multiple target portals (IP addresses).
Why this is correct
Multiple target portals allow connection to different paths.
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The target must present a single IP address for all paths.
Why it's wrong here
The target must have multiple IP addresses to support multiple paths.
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The initiator must have multiple network interfaces connected to different subnets.
Why this is correct
Multiple interfaces provide path diversity for MPIO.
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The initiator and target must use CHAP authentication.
Why it's wrong here
CHAP is optional for iSCSI, not required for MPIO.
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Jumbo frames must be enabled on all switches.
Why it's wrong here
Jumbo frames are optional, not required for MPIO.
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