350-601 Storage Network Practice Question
Which feature allows a Fibre Channel switch to use multiple links between two switches as a single logical link?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between SAN port channel (link aggregation) and NPV/NPIV (virtualization features), so the trap here is confusing link aggregation with virtualization or tunneling protocols like FCIP.
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
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SAN port channel
SAN port channel (C) is correct because it allows multiple physical Fibre Channel links between two switches to be aggregated into a single logical link, providing load balancing and redundancy. This is achieved by bundling up to 16 physical ISLs into one logical interface, using a proprietary hashing algorithm to distribute frames across the member links while maintaining in-order delivery.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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NPIV
Why it's wrong here
N-Port ID Virtualization allows multiple FCIDs on a single N port.
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NPV
Why it's wrong here
N-Port Virtualization allows a switch to act as a host to the core, not for link aggregation.
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SAN port channel
Why this is correct
SAN port channels bundle multiple ISL links into a single logical link.
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SPAN
Why it's wrong here
SPAN is used for mirroring traffic, not aggregation.
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FCIP
Why it's wrong here
Fibre Channel over IP is for connecting fabrics over IP networks.
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