350-601 Storage Network Practice Question
A storage administrator is configuring a new Fibre Channel fabric using Cisco MDS switches. The edge switches must connect to the core without participating in the full routing domain to conserve domain IDs. Which Fibre Channel feature should be configured on the edge switches?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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NPV mode
N-Port Virtualization (NPV) mode allows an edge switch to connect to a core switch without consuming a Fibre Channel domain ID, scaling the fabric while reducing administrative overhead.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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PortChannels
Why it's wrong here
PortChannels aggregate bandwidth but do not reduce domain IDs.
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VSANs
Why it's wrong here
VSANs isolate traffic but do not reduce domain ID consumption.
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NPV mode
Why this is correct
NPV mode allows edge switches to proxy login through the core switch, eliminating the need for a domain ID.
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EISL trunking
Why it's wrong here
EISL trunking carries multiple VSANs but does not reduce domain IDs.
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