NetApp NS0-184 Exam - Topic 2 Question 79 Discussion

Actual exam question for NetApp's NS0-184 exam

Question #: 79
Topic #: 2

You have added two new AFF A250 nodes to an existing 4-node cluster with NetApp CN1610 cluster network switches. Although the nodes can join the cluster, the storage failover show command output shows that the NVRAM log is not synchronized, and it cannot reach the partner over an HA interconnect.

In this scenario, which two statements are true? (Select two.)

AThe AFF A250 requires switches with 40GbE port support.

DThe AFF A250 uses the same port for the cluster and the HA interconnect.

BThe AFF A250 uses different ports for the cluster and the HA interconnect.

CThe AFF A250 requires switches with 25GbE port support.

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Suggested Answer: B, C

by Josphine at Jan 28, 2026, 01:09 AM

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Ty

2 days ago

Haha, looks like someone forgot to read the installation guide! Rookie mistake.

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Carin

7 days ago

Hmm, could be a hardware compatibility issue with the new AFF A250 nodes. Better double-check the supported configurations.

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Vince

12 days ago

Sounds like a problem with the cluster network setup. I'd check the switch configurations and cabling to ensure proper connectivity.

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Clay

18 days ago

The NVRAM log not being synchronized and the inability to reach the partner over the HA interconnect are definitely concerning issues.

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Zona

23 days ago

I think one of the statements might relate to the need for both nodes to have synchronized NVRAM for proper failover, but I need to double-check that.

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Mitzie

28 days ago

I feel like I read that if NVRAM isn't synchronized, it can lead to failover issues, but I can't recall the exact implications.

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Alva

2 months ago

This situation seems similar to a practice question we did on cluster configurations. I think it might have to do with the HA interconnect settings.

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Glendora

2 months ago

I remember something about NVRAM synchronization being crucial for HA, but I'm not entirely sure how it affects the cluster's operation.

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Ahmad

2 months ago

Alright, time to put on my problem-solving hat. I'll methodically check the cluster network, HA interconnect, and NVRAM status to identify the root causes.

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Shonda

2 months ago

I think I've got a handle on this. I'll focus on troubleshooting the HA interconnect and NVRAM synchronization to determine the two true statements.

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Joanna

2 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the details here. Let me re-read the question and think through the possible issues with the new AFF A250 nodes joining the cluster.

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Elouise

3 months ago

Okay, the key here is to identify the root cause of the NVRAM log not being synchronized. I'll start by verifying the HA interconnect connectivity.

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Irma

3 months ago

Hmm, this looks like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully check the cluster network setup and NVRAM synchronization to figure out what's going on.

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