350-601 Storage Network Practice Question
An administrator needs to configure a Fibre Channel SAN to support two separate departments that must not see each other's storage. Each department has its own set of initiators and targets. Which technology should be used?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between VSANs and IVR, where candidates mistakenly think IVR is needed for isolation, but IVR actually enables controlled sharing between VSANs, not isolation.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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VSANs (Virtual SANs)
VSANs (Virtual SANs) provide isolation within a single Fibre Channel fabric by partitioning the physical SAN into multiple logical SANs. Each department's initiators and targets are placed in separate VSANs, ensuring they cannot see each other's storage traffic or devices, which meets the requirement for complete separation without additional physical hardware.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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VSANs (Virtual SANs)
Why this is correct
VSANs isolate traffic.
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Port channels
Why it's wrong here
Port channels aggregate bandwidth.
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NPV
Why it's wrong here
NPV is for edge switches.
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IVR (Inter-VSAN Routing)
Why it's wrong here
IVR routes between VSANs, not isolate.
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