350-601 Storage Network Practice Question
An engineer is configuring a new Cisco MDS switch to connect to an existing Fibre Channel fabric. The switch will be deployed in NPV mode to scale the number of edge ports. Which port type should be used on the upstream switch to connect to this NPV switch?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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F-port
In NPV mode, the edge switch registers with the core switch using NPIV. The core switch sees the NPV switch as a host and the port connecting to it must be an F-port.
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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E-port
Why it's wrong here
E-port is used for ISL connections between two switches, not for connecting an NPV switch.
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N-port
Why it's wrong here
N-port is a host port, not a switch port for connecting to NPV switches.
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NP-port
Why it's wrong here
NP-port is used on the NPV switch itself, not on the upstream switch.
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F-port
Why this is correct
The upstream switch must configure the port as an F-port to accept NPIV login from the NPV switch.
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