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NetApp Exam NS0-521 Topic 7 Question 1 Discussion

Actual exam question for NetApp's NS0-521 exam
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Topic #: 7
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A customer wants to Implement a NetApp AFF system at a small remote site that has two ESXi servers that require SAN storage from the NetApp ONTAP based storage system. The servers will be directly connected, because the customer does not want to deploy any switches.

Which protocol should the customer use?

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Suggested Answer: D

For a small remote site with two ESXi servers requiring SAN storage and no switches, the recommended protocol is iSCSI. iSCSI allows for direct connectivity between the servers and the NetApp ONTAP storage system using standard Ethernet infrastructure, which is suitable for environments without Fibre Channel switches.

For more information, see:

NetApp iSCSI Configuration Guide


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Elfriede
10 months ago
I believe iSCSI would be the most cost-effective solution for the customer.
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Cristal
10 months ago
But FCP provides better performance for block-level storage.
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Han
10 months ago
I disagree, NFS would be a better option for this scenario.
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Noel
10 months ago
Hmm, iSCSI does sound like the winner. Although I'm picturing the customer trying to plug their servers directly into the NetApp system with just a couple of ethernet cables. That's going to be an interesting setup!
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Carrol
11 months ago
iSCSI all the way! It's like the Switzerland of storage protocols - neutral, efficient, and gets the job done.
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Wenona
10 months ago
Using iSCSI will make the implementation smooth and efficient.
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Ettie
10 months ago
I agree, iSCSI is a solid choice for direct connections.
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Elvis
10 months ago
iSCSI is definitely the way to go for this setup.
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Cristal
11 months ago
I think the customer should use FCP.
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Chaya
11 months ago
I would go with iSCSI, it's easy to implement and cost-effective for small remote sites.
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Meghann
11 months ago
I think FCoE could also be a good choice, as it provides low latency and high bandwidth.
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Sonia
11 months ago
I disagree, I believe NFS would be a better option for this scenario.
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Lashawnda
11 months ago
I'm voting for iSCSI too. FCP would require extra hardware, and FCoE is a bit overkill for a small remote site.
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Antonette
11 months ago
Agreed, iSCSI is the most cost-effective option for direct connection.
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Rashad
11 months ago
iSCSI is definitely the way to go for this setup.
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Janey
11 months ago
iSCSI seems like the obvious choice here. No need for switches, and it works with ESXi servers. Straight to the point.
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Ira
10 months ago
C: iSCSI is the clear choice here. It's easy to implement and works well with ESXi servers. The customer will have a smooth setup with this protocol.
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Floyd
10 months ago
B: Agreed, iSCSI is the most suitable protocol for this setup. It's simple and efficient for connecting the ESXi servers to the storage system.
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Jutta
11 months ago
A: iSCSI is definitely the way to go in this situation. It's perfect for directly connecting the servers to the NetApp AFF system.
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Mabelle
11 months ago
I think the customer should use FCP.
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