350-601 Storage Network Practice Question
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit.
switch# show interface fc1/1
fc1/1 is up
Hardware is Fibre Channel, SFP is short wave laser
Port WWN is 20:01:00:05:9b:6d:4a:00
Admin port mode is F, trunk mode is auto
Port mode is F, FCID is 0x010100
VSAN ID: 100
Receive data field size is 2112
Beacon is turned off
Port is not licensed
Found fctracert route.Based on the exhibited output, what is the status of the interface?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between an interface being 'up/up' and being fully licensed, leading candidates to assume that an up interface is automatically operational and licensed, when in fact it may be in a 'no-license' state that prevents data forwarding.
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
✓
The interface is up but has no license.
The interface is up (line protocol is up) but the output shows 'license not installed' or similar, meaning the port is administratively up but lacks the required license for full functionality. In Cisco MDS/Nexus storage networks, interfaces can be in an 'up' state without a license, but they will not pass traffic or operate in the licensed mode until the license is installed.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
The interface is up but has no license.
Why this is correct
The interface is up but lacks a license; it may be using grace period.
- ✗
The interface is in trunk mode and licensed.
Why it's wrong here
Trunk mode is auto but port mode is F; also no license.
- ✗
The interface is operational and licensed.
Why it's wrong here
The output says 'Port is not licensed'.
- ✗
The interface is down due to no license.
Why it's wrong here
It is up, so license is not preventing operation.
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