Discuss NetApp NS0-516 Exam Topic 5 Question 33

You are cabling drive expansion shelves for an E2800 storage system.

In this scenario, which cabling method should you use?

AYou use SAS expansion port EXP1 and reserve SAS expansion port EXP2 for a second drive expansion stack.

BThe controller A and the controller B SAS expansion ports (EXP1 & EXP2) should be divided between the A-side and B-side IOM-12 modules for all the expansion shelves.

CYou use SAS expansion port EXP2 and reserve SAS expansion port EXP1 for a second drive expansion stack.

DThe controller A and the controller B SAS expansion ports (EXP1 & EXP2) should not be divided between the A-side and B-side IOM-12 modules for all of the expansion shelves.

Suggested Answer: B

Cabling method: It is important to distribute the connections for redundancy and balanced performance.

EXP1 and EXP2 ports: By dividing these ports between the A-side and B-side IOM-12 modules, the system ensures balanced load and failover capabilities.

Reference: NetApp E-Series hardware setup and configuration guide.

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12 comments · newest first

Sanda 1 month ago

Option A seems logical for future expansion. Keeps it simple.

Cletus 1 month ago

I feel confused about the options. Why not just use EXP1 for everything?

Tracey 1 month ago

I think option B is the best choice. It balances the load.

Launa 2 months ago

I thought D was the way to go, but I’m not sure now!

Reta 2 months ago

C is not a good idea, you need to balance the load.

Bettina 2 months ago

Wait, are we really reserving ports? Seems risky.

Jody 2 months ago

I disagree, I think A is the better option for future expansion.

Isaac 2 months ago

Definitely B, that's the standard practice for IOM-12 modules.

Erasmo 2 months ago

I thought we learned that we shouldn't divide the ports between the IOM-12 modules, but I can't remember the exact reasoning behind it.

Karan 3 months ago

I feel like we might need to reserve one of the ports for future use, but I can't recall if it should be EXP1 or EXP2.

Brittni 3 months ago

I remember a practice question where we had to decide how to allocate the SAS ports, and I think splitting them between A-side and B-side was the right answer.

Ronald 3 months ago

I think we discussed using EXP1 for the first stack and keeping EXP2 for future expansion, but I'm not sure if that's the best approach.

NetApp NS0-516 Exam - Topic 5 Question 33 Discussion