350-601 Storage Network Practice Question
An engineer configures zoning on a Cisco MDS switch to restrict access between storage arrays and servers. They use the command 'zone name ZONE1 vsan 10' and 'member pwwn 21:00:00:1b:32:12:34:56'. Which type of zoning is being configured?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Hard zoning by WWN
Hard zoning uses WWN (pwwn) to define zone members, and traffic is permitted only between members in the same zone. Soft zoning uses port IDs and relies on name server lookups.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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VSAN zoning
Why it's wrong here
VSAN is a separate fabric isolation concept, not a zoning type.
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Soft zoning by port
Why it's wrong here
Soft zoning uses port ID (FCID) or domain/port, not WWN.
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Lun zoning
Why it's wrong here
LUN zoning is not a standard term; zoning is based on WWN or port.
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Hard zoning by WWN
Why this is correct
Hard zoning by WWN uses the pwwn keyword to specify WWPN.
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