350-601 Storage Network Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are valid methods to configure zoning in a Cisco MDS 9000 series switch?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between Fibre Channel zoning methods and Ethernet-based concepts; candidates mistakenly choose IP or MAC zoning because they are familiar with network-layer segmentation, but Fibre Channel zoning operates at the FC-2 layer using WWNs or DIDs.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Domain/port (DID) zoning
C is correct because Domain/Port (DID) zoning uses the Fibre Channel domain ID and port number to identify members, which is a standard zoning method on Cisco MDS switches. DID zoning is configured using the `zone` command with the `domain-id,port-number` syntax, providing a hardware-based zoning approach that does not rely on WWNs.
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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IP address zoning
Why it's wrong here
FC does not use IP addresses for zoning.
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MAC address zoning
Why it's wrong here
MAC addresses are not used in FC zoning.
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Domain/port (DID) zoning
Why this is correct
Uses FC domain ID and port number, another standard method.
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Interface (fc-port) zoning
Why it's wrong here
Cisco MDS does not support direct interface-based zoning.
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pWWN zoning
Why this is correct
Uses port World Wide Name, a common zoning method.
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