NetApp Exam NS0-520 Topic 4 Question 63 Discussion

Actual exam question for NetApp's NS0-520 exam

Question #: 63
Topic #: 4

Your customer asks you how to connect a host for SAN access to the newly installed AFF A400 system. In this scenario, which two statements are correct? (choose two)

ADirect Connection to the nodes from the hosts with ISCSI is supported

BDirect Connection to the nodes from the hosts with ISCSI is not supported

CDirect Connection to the nodes from the hosts with FC is not supported

DDirect Connection to the nodes from the hosts with FC is supported

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Suggested Answer: A, C

ISCSI-Direct-attachment: In a direct-attached configuration, one or more hosts are directly connected to the controllers.

You cannot directly attach FC or FC-NMVE SAN hosts to single nodes without using an FC switch.

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by Nakisha at Jul 11, 2024, 01:38 AM

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Tom

7 months ago

Okay, let me think this through. I'm going to go with B and D. FC is the way to go!

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Pansy

6 months ago

Great choice! FC is indeed the recommended way to connect the host for SAN access.

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Marg

6 months ago

That's correct. Direct connection to the nodes from the hosts with ISCSI is not supported.

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Elina

7 months ago

Yes, you're right. Direct connection to the nodes from the hosts with FC is supported.

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Johnna

7 months ago

I think B and D are the correct statements. FC is the way to go!

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Andrew

7 months ago

Haha, this is a trick question! The correct answers are clearly B and D. Who even uses iSCSI these days?

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Kattie

6 months ago

Definitely, iSCSI is not the best option for this scenario. FC is the way to go.

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Janessa

7 months ago

Yeah, I agree. FC is the way to go for connecting hosts to the AFF A400 system.

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Thomasena

7 months ago

I think you're right, B and D are the correct answers. iSCSI is not supported for direct connection to the nodes from the hosts.

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Cherry

7 months ago

Really? I thought it was A and D. Thanks for clarifying!

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Nana

7 months ago

D) Direct Connection to the nodes from the hosts with FC is supported

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Wendell

7 months ago

B) Direct Connection to the nodes from the hosts with ISCSI is not supported

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Francoise

7 months ago

Wait, I'm confused. Isn't iSCSI supported? I'm going to go with A and D just to be safe.

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Almeta

7 months ago

Ah, I'm pretty sure B and D are the right answers. You can't use iSCSI, but FC is definitely supported.

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Phuong

7 months ago

I agree, but D is also correct, FC is supported.

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Kattie

7 months ago

I think B is correct, iSCSI is not supported.

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Tamie

8 months ago

I agree, but I also think option C is correct because FC is not typically used for direct connection.

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Sylvie

8 months ago

I think option A is correct because ISCSI is commonly used for SAN access.

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Belen

8 months ago

Hmm, I think options A and D are correct. Direct connection with iSCSI and FC are both supported.

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Emile

6 months ago

Definitely, having the right connections will ensure smooth operation of the AFF A400 system.

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Nathalie

6 months ago

Yes, it's important to have the correct information for setting up the SAN access.

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Allene

7 months ago

That's good to know. It will make the setup process easier.

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Dylan

7 months ago

I agree, option A and D are correct. iSCSI and FC are both supported for direct connection.

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Tamie

8 months ago

C) Direct Connection to the nodes from the hosts with FC is not supported

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Sylvie

8 months ago

A) Direct Connection to the nodes from the hosts with ISCSI is supported

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