350-601 PortChannel Practice Question
An engineer is configuring a Fibre Channel SAN with a Cisco MDS switch. To ensure high availability and load balancing, the engineer plans to use PortChannels. Which two statements about Fibre Channel PortChannels are true? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates might mistakenly think PortChannels are limited to a small number of links or require LACP. Ensure you know the actual maximum (16) and protocol requirements.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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PortChannels provide redundancy by automatically failing over to another link.
Fibre Channel PortChannels on Cisco MDS switches provide link redundancy by automatically redistributing traffic if a member link fails. All member ports must belong to the same VSAN for the PortChannel to operate correctly. PortChannels can aggregate up to 16 physical links, not 4. LACP is not used in Fibre Channel; it is an Ethernet protocol. PortChannels are supported on both E-ports (inter-switch links) and F-ports (N-port connections).
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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PortChannels provide redundancy by automatically failing over to another link.
Why this is correct
PortChannels provide redundancy by automatically failing over traffic to remaining links if one fails.
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PortChannels require the use of the LACP protocol.
Why it's wrong here
LACP is an Ethernet link aggregation protocol, not used in Fibre Channel.
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All member ports must be in the same VSAN.
Why this is correct
All member ports in a Fibre Channel PortChannel must be in the same VSAN.
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PortChannels are supported only between F-ports.
Why it's wrong here
PortChannels are supported on both E-ports and F-ports, not only between F-ports.
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PortChannels can aggregate up to 4 physical links.
Why it's wrong here
A PortChannel can aggregate up to 16 physical links, not 4.
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