350-601 Storage Network Practice Question
An engineer is configuring FCoE on a Cisco Nexus switch. Which two components are required for FCoE initialization? (Choose two.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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VN-port (Virtual N-port)
FIP is used to discover and initialize FCoE devices, and VN-ports are the virtual FC ports on the switch that connect to VN-ports on the host.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Fibre Channel Security Protocol (FC-SP)
Why it's wrong here
FC-SP is for authentication, not initialization.
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VN-port (Virtual N-port)
Why this is correct
VN-port is the switch side virtual port that connects to the host's VN-port.
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Enhanced Transmission Selection (ETS)
Why it's wrong here
ETS is not required for initialization, though it may be used for bandwidth management.
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FCoE Initialization Protocol (FIP)
Why this is correct
FIP handles discovery, login, and virtual link establishment.
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VF-port (Virtual F-port)
Why it's wrong here
VF-port is used on the host side, not the switch.
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