350-601 Storage Network Practice Question
Which THREE statements accurately describe FCIP (Fibre Channel over IP) configurations on Cisco MDS switches?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the misconception that FCIP compression reduces latency, when in fact it only reduces bandwidth usage and can actually increase latency due to the processing overhead of compression algorithms.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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FCIP uses VE_port (Virtual E_port) interfaces to connect to the FC fabric
FCIP encapsulates Fibre Channel frames into IP packets and uses VE_ports (Virtual E_ports) to connect separate FC fabrics over an IP network. VE_ports behave like standard E_ports but operate over an FCIP tunnel, allowing Fibre Channel fabric services to extend across the IP link.
Answer analysis
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FCIP uses VE_port (Virtual E_port) interfaces to connect to the FC fabric
Why this is correct
VE_ports terminate FCIP tunnels.
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FCIP requires IPsec for security over public networks
Why it's wrong here
IPsec is optional but recommended.
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FCIP can be used in conjunction with Fibre Channel port channels
Why this is correct
FCIP port channels provide redundancy.
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FCIP compression reduces the latency of the IP transport
Why it's wrong here
Compression adds processing delay.
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FCIP can be configured on a GigabitEthernet interface
Why this is correct
FCIP uses Ethernet interfaces for IP transport.
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