350-601 Storage Network Practice Question
An engineer is designing a SAN for a virtualized environment with 20 hosts and 4 storage arrays. Each host requires a separate zone per storage array for security. What is the minimum number of zones required?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the concept that each host-array pair requires a separate zone, leading candidates to mistakenly multiply hosts by arrays incorrectly or forget that each host needs a zone per array, not just one zone per host.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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80
In a Fibre Channel SAN with N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV), each host requires a separate zone per storage array to enforce strict isolation. With 20 hosts and 4 storage arrays, the minimum number of zones is 20 hosts × 4 arrays = 80 zones. This ensures that each host-array pair is isolated, preventing unauthorized access and aligning with security best practices.
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40
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect calculation.
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20
Why it's wrong here
That would put all arrays in one zone per host, not secure.
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80
Why this is correct
20 hosts * 4 arrays = 80 zones.
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100
Why it's wrong here
Too many zones.
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