- A
Create a zone with the host's port ID and both storage port IDs.
Why wrong: Port IDs are dynamic; zoning by port ID is soft zoning and not recommended.
- B
Create one zone with all three WWPNs.
Why wrong: While this also works, typical best practice is to have one zone per host-storage pair for management flexibility.
- C
Create one zone with the host's WWPN and one storage port WWPN, and another zone with the host's WWPN and the second storage port WWPN.
Both zones include the host and each storage port, allowing access to both.
- D
Create a zone with the host's WWPN and both storage ports as a single zone.
Why wrong: This is functionally correct but less flexible; however, the question asks which meets the requirement; both A and C work, but A is the better practice. Since only one answer is correct, A is more precise.
350-601 Practice Question: An engineer is configuring zoning on a Cisco MDS…
This 350-601 practice question tests your understanding of 350-601 exam topics. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
An engineer is configuring zoning on a Cisco MDS switch. The requirement is to allow a single host HBA to access two storage array ports. Which zone configuration meets this requirement?
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
Create one zone with the host's WWPN and one storage port WWPN, and another zone with the host's WWPN and the second storage port WWPN.
A zone should include the host's WWPN and both storage ports' WWPNs. Zoning by WWPN is hardware-independent and more secure.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Create a zone with the host's port ID and both storage port IDs.
Why it's wrong here
Port IDs are dynamic; zoning by port ID is soft zoning and not recommended.
- ✗
Create one zone with all three WWPNs.
Why it's wrong here
While this also works, typical best practice is to have one zone per host-storage pair for management flexibility.
- ✓
Create one zone with the host's WWPN and one storage port WWPN, and another zone with the host's WWPN and the second storage port WWPN.
Why this is correct
Both zones include the host and each storage port, allowing access to both.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Create a zone with the host's WWPN and both storage ports as a single zone.
Why it's wrong here
This is functionally correct but less flexible; however, the question asks which meets the requirement; both A and C work, but A is the better practice. Since only one answer is correct, A is more precise.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the 350-601 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
What to study next
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this 350-601 question test?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Create one zone with the host's WWPN and one storage port WWPN, and another zone with the host's WWPN and the second storage port WWPN. — A zone should include the host's WWPN and both storage ports' WWPNs. Zoning by WWPN is hardware-independent and more secure.
What should I do if I get this 350-601 question wrong?
Identify which 350-601 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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