350-601 Storage Network Practice Question
Which Fibre Channel address component identifies a specific port on a node?
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Why each option matters
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WWPN
The WWPN (World Wide Port Name) is a unique 64-bit identifier assigned to each Fibre Channel port. The WWNN identifies the node.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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WWNN
Why it's wrong here
WWNN identifies the node, not a specific port.
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FCID
Why it's wrong here
FCID is a dynamic address assigned by the switch, not a permanent identifier.
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WWPN
Why this is correct
WWPN uniquely identifies a Fibre Channel port.
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WWN
Why it's wrong here
WWN is a general term; WWPN is the specific port identifier.
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