350-601 Storage Network Practice Question
Which Fibre Channel port type is used to connect a host bus adapter (HBA) to a Fibre Channel switch in a point-to-point topology?
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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N-port
An N-port (Node port) is used on the host side, and an F-port (Fabric port) is used on the switch side. The question asks for the host side port type.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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E-port
Why it's wrong here
E-port is used for inter-switch links (ISL).
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F-port
Why it's wrong here
F-port is the switch port that connects to an N-port.
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N-port
Why this is correct
N-port is the host port in a point-to-point connection to a fabric.
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NP-port
Why it's wrong here
NP-port is used in NPV mode for proxy login.
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