350-601 Storage Network Practice Question
Which TWO statements about NPV (N_Port Virtualization) are correct? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between NPV (switch-level virtualization) and NPIV (port-level virtualization), so the trap here is confusing the ability to assign multiple N-port IDs to a single port (NPIV) with the fabric scaling benefits of NPV.
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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NPV allows a NPV switch to forward traffic from multiple host ports to the core switch via a few uplinks.
NPV (N_Port Virtualization) allows a NPV switch to aggregate traffic from multiple host ports (NP ports) and forward it to the core switch via a few uplinks (NP uplinks). This reduces the number of physical connections required between edge and core switches, simplifying cabling and management.
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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NPV allows a NPV switch to forward traffic from multiple host ports to the core switch via a few uplinks.
Why this is correct
NPV aggregates multiple ports to uplinks.
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NPV helps scale the fabric by reducing the number of FC domain IDs required.
Why this is correct
Edge switches in NPV mode do not have their own domain ID.
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NPV uses Inter-VSAN Routing (IVR) to forward traffic between VSANs.
Why it's wrong here
IVR is separate; NPV does not require IVR.
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NPV requires FCoE encapsulation.
Why it's wrong here
NPV works with native Fibre Channel.
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NPV allows a single physical port to have multiple N-port IDs.
Why it's wrong here
That's NPIV, not NPV.
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