Match each Cisco storage protocol to its characteristic.
Drag a concept onto its matching description — or click a concept then click the description.
Lossless, high-speed block storage over dedicated fabric
Block storage over TCP/IP networks
High-performance flash storage over RDMA
Fibre Channel frames encapsulated in Ethernet
File-level storage access over network
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Fibre Channel: Uses dedicated optical cabling and switches.
The correct matches are: Fibre Channel uses dedicated hardware, iSCSI uses IP, FCoE encapsulates FC over Ethernet, and NVMe-oF extends NVMe over fabrics. Common confusions include mixing Fibre Channel and FCoE, or iSCSI and Fibre Channel characteristics.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Fibre Channel: Uses dedicated optical cabling and switches.
Why this is correct
Fibre Channel is a high-speed network protocol designed for storage area networks, using dedicated hardware for reliable data transfer.
iSCSI: Transports SCSI commands over IP networks.
Why this is correct
iSCSI allows SCSI commands to be sent over standard Ethernet, making it cost-effective for IP-based storage.
FCoE: Encapsulates Fibre Channel frames over Ethernet.
Why this is correct
FCoE enables Fibre Channel traffic to run on a converged Ethernet infrastructure, reducing cabling and cost.
NVMe-oF: Extends NVMe protocol over network fabrics.
Why this is correct
NVMe-oF provides low-latency access to NVMe storage over networks like Fibre Channel, InfiniBand, or Ethernet.
Fibre Channel: Runs over standard Ethernet.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect; Fibre Channel requires dedicated hardware, not standard Ethernet. FCoE or iSCSI are examples of protocols that run over Ethernet.
iSCSI: Uses dedicated fabric and optical cabling.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect; iSCSI runs on standard IP networks, not dedicated fabric. Fibre Channel uses dedicated fabric.
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