350-601 Storage Network Practice Question
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit. switch# show flogi database vsan 10 INTERFACE VSAN FCID PORT NAME NODE NAME fc1/1 10 0x020001 50:00:00:00:00:00:00:01 50:00:00:00:00:00:00:01 fc1/1 10 0x020002 50:00:00:00:00:00:00:02 50:00:00:00:00:00:00:02 fc1/2 10 0x020003 10:00:00:00:00:00:00:01 20:00:00:00:00:00:00:01 Total entries: 3
Based on the exhibited FLOGI database, what is the state of the interface fc1/1?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often assume multiple FCIDs on one interface indicate a trunking E port or a misconfiguration, but in NPV mode, an NP port legitimately proxies multiple FCIDs, which is a key distinguishing feature tested in the 350-601 exam.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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It is an NP port (proxy FW) because multiple FCIDs appear on the same interface.
The FLOGI database shows multiple FCIDs (0x010000, 0x010001) associated with the same interface fc1/1, which is characteristic of an NP port (proxy FW) in NPV mode. An NP port acts as a proxy for multiple end devices behind it, such as in a Fibre Channel NPV switch or a converged network adapter (CNA) in FCoE NPV mode, allowing multiple FCIDs to share a single physical link.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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It is an F port with a hub attached.
Why it's wrong here
F port can have multiple devices via loop? No, F port is point-to-point.
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It is an NP port (proxy FW) because multiple FCIDs appear on the same interface.
Why this is correct
Multiple FCIDs from different WWNs on a single interface indicate NPIV, which is typical for NPV uplink or FCoE.
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It is a trunking E port.
Why it's wrong here
E port would show different domain IDs; here VSAN and same domain.
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It is a disabled port because there are two WWNs.
Why it's wrong here
Disabled port would not have entries.
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