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VCP-DCV Configure and Manage vSphere Storage Practice Question
Exhibit
esxcli storage core device list
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Device: naa.6000eb3a10e71d0023f04b28b6544000
Device Display Name: DGC Fibre Channel Disk (naa.6000eb3a10e71d0023f04b28b6544000)
Size: 2048.00 GB
Device Type: Direct-Access
Multipath Plugin: NMP
Is Local: false
Is SAS: false
Is USB: false
Is NMP: true
Is PAE: false
Number of Paths: 4
Primary Storage Array Type: VMW_SATP_ALUA
Storage Array Type: VMW_SATP_ALUA
Path Selection Policy: VMW_PSP_FIXED
Path Selection Policy Device Config: {preferred=none}
Console Device: /vmfs/devices/disks/naa.6000eb3a10e71d0023f04b28b6544000Refer to the exhibit. An administrator runs the 'esxcli storage core device list' command and sees the output. The storage array is an active-passive array with ALUA. The current path selection policy is set to Fixed with no preferred path. What is the consequence of this configuration?
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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I/O may be sent to a non-optimized path, causing higher latency
With an active-passive ALUA array, the Fixed path selection policy without a preferred path means the host may not switch to the optimized active path for a given LUN. Since no preferred path is set, the host can select any available path, potentially sending I/O through a non-optimized passive path. This results in higher latency as the array must redirect I/O through the partner controller. Option C correctly identifies this consequence. Option A is incorrect because Fixed policy does not load-balance; it uses a single path unless it fails. Option B is wrong because ALUA is supported and the host can use multiple paths but only one is active. Option D is irrelevant as VMDKs can be used on any path.
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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The I/O is load-balanced across all four paths
Why it's wrong here
Fixed policy uses one path; other paths are standby.
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ALUA is not supported, so the host will use only one path
Why it's wrong here
ALUA is supported and indicated by SATP.
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I/O may be sent to a non-optimized path, causing higher latency
Why this is correct
Without preferred path, the host may use a path that is not in active state.
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The device cannot be used for VMDKs, only for RDM
Why it's wrong here
The device can be used for VMFS or RDM.
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