NetApp NS0-516 Exam - Topic 4 Question 24 Discussion

Actual exam question for NetApp's NS0-516 exam

Question #: 24
Topic #: 4

A customer is running several EF570 systems and uses the ability of the EF-Series systems to run two host protocols at the same time. You are installing a new EF570 that uses the NVMe protocol for a high performance computing application. The controller on-board ports will not connect, but the HIC ports are working fine.

In this scenario, what is the problem?

CThe on-board ports have the wrong SFPs for the desired network protocol

BThere is a cable fault preventing the on-board ports from connecting

AThe on-board host ports are disabled

DThe switch ports are shut-down

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Suggested Answer: C

EF570 Systems: The EF570 supports multiple host protocols simultaneously, including NVMe.

Connection Issue: The controller on-board ports not connecting while HIC ports are working fine suggests a potential configuration issue.

SFP Mismatch: The most likely cause is that the on-board ports have the wrong Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) modules installed for NVMe protocol.

Solution: Ensure that the correct SFPs for NVMe protocol are installed in the on-board ports.

by Man at Jan 22, 2026, 08:24 AM

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Merissa

16 days ago

Definitely a configuration problem, check the settings!

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Desirae

21 days ago

Could be a firmware mismatch too.

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Terrilyn

26 days ago

Wait, are you sure the controller is set up right?

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Howard

1 month ago

I agree, the HIC ports are usually reliable.

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Deane

1 month ago

Sounds like a controller issue.

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Truman

1 month ago

Well, at least the HIC ports are working! Could be worse, you could have a paperweight on your hands.

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Reuben

2 months ago

I bet the HIC ports are the way to go for the NVMe protocol. Looks like a straightforward solution to me.

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Laine

2 months ago

Hmm, maybe the on-board ports are reserved for other protocols? Gotta love these complex storage systems!

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Danilo

2 months ago

Sounds like a compatibility issue between the NVMe protocol and the on-board ports. Time to check the documentation!

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Alyce

2 months ago

The problem is likely that the NVMe protocol is not supported on the on-board ports of the EF570 system.

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Malcom

2 months ago

I recall that sometimes the HIC ports can take over if the controller ports fail. Is that what’s happening here?

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Alline

2 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but could it be a hardware issue with the controller itself? I feel like we discussed that possibility.

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Gerardo

3 months ago

I think I saw a similar question about port connectivity in our practice exams. Maybe the NVMe protocol isn't fully supported on those ports?

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Diane

3 months ago

I remember something about the controller ports needing specific configurations. Could it be a misconfiguration issue?

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Romana

4 months ago

Okay, got it. The problem is that the on-board controller ports aren't connecting, but the HIC ports are working fine. That suggests a compatibility or configuration issue with the NVMe protocol on the new EF570 system. I'll need to review the system settings and documentation to see if I can identify and resolve the problem.

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Gracia

4 months ago

Hmm, this is an interesting one. If the HIC ports are working, then the issue must be specific to the NVMe protocol configuration on the new EF570 system. I'll need to check the documentation and see if there are any special requirements or steps I need to follow to get the NVMe protocol set up correctly.

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Trina

4 months ago

Ah, I see. The issue is that the on-board ports aren't connecting, but the HIC ports are working. That points to a compatibility or configuration problem with the NVMe protocol on the new EF570 system. I'll need to dig into the system settings and see if I can identify the root cause.

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Tora

4 months ago

Okay, so the on-board controller ports aren't working, but the HIC ports are fine. That suggests a problem with the NVMe protocol setup on the new system. I'll need to review the documentation and see if there are any specific requirements for configuring NVMe.

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Zachary

4 months ago

Hmm, this sounds like a configuration issue with the NVMe protocol on the new EF570 system. I'll need to check the port connections and settings to troubleshoot this.

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