VCP-DCV Configure and Manage vSphere Storage Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are prerequisites for enabling jumbo frames on a vSphere host for storage traffic?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The VMkernel port must be configured with MTU 9000
Jumbo frames require physical switch support and VMkernel port MTU configuration. The storage array, guest OS, and vCenter do not directly affect host-level jumbo frame operation.
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The virtual machine guest OS must support jumbo frames
Why it's wrong here
Guest OS support is irrelevant for storage traffic jumbo frames.
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The VMkernel port must be configured with MTU 9000
Why this is correct
The VMkernel interface must have MTU set to 9000.
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The storage array must support jumbo frames
Why it's wrong here
Not required for host-level jumbo frames.
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The vCenter Server must be configured for jumbo frames
Why it's wrong here
vCenter configuration is not required.
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The physical switches must support jumbo frames
Why this is correct
Switches must pass jumbo frames end-to-end.
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