NetApp NS0-521 Exam - Topic 8 Question 23 Discussion

Actual exam question for NetApp's NS0-521 exam

Question #: 23
Topic #: 8

What connectivity Is required between NetApp ONTAP clusters in order to configure SnapMirror active sync across two data centers for FC?

ACedicated FC switches and ISL

BShared FC switches

CCluster peering

DDedicated IP switches and ISL

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Suggested Answer: C

To configure SnapMirror active sync across two data centers using FC (Fibre Channel), the required connectivity between NetApp ONTAP clusters is cluster peering. Cluster peering involves establishing a trust relationship between the clusters, allowing them to replicate data seamlessly. This setup ensures that data synchronization and disaster recovery processes are effective and reliable.

For more detailed information, you can check:

NetApp Documentation on SnapMirror and Cluster Peering

by Lasandra at May 03, 2025, 01:13 AM

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Sage

7 months ago

Definitely need dedicated switches for reliability!

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Minna

7 months ago

I agree, that's the standard setup.

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Janey

7 months ago

Cluster peering won't work for this, right?

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Nelida

7 months ago

Wait, are shared FC switches really an option?

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Samira

8 months ago

Dedicated FC switches and ISL are a must.

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Shonda

8 months ago

I'm leaning towards dedicated FC switches and ISL, as it seems to align with what I studied about data center configurations.

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Rashida

8 months ago

Shared FC switches sound familiar, but I can't recall if they support the required connectivity for active sync.

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Lorean

8 months ago

I remember practicing a question about cluster peering, but I don't think that's the right answer for this one.

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Alita

9 months ago

I think we need dedicated FC switches for SnapMirror active sync, but I'm not entirely sure if ISL is necessary.

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Louisa

9 months ago

I'm a little confused by the options here. Cluster peering is for managing the clusters, not for the actual data replication, right? And IP switches don't seem relevant for an FC-based setup. I'm leaning towards A, but I want to double-check my understanding before committing to an answer.

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Marcos

9 months ago

Okay, let me see. For SnapMirror active sync, the clusters need to be able to communicate and replicate data between them. I'm guessing that means they need some kind of dedicated FC connection, not just cluster peering or IP switches. I'll go with A on this one.

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Kristofer

9 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know SnapMirror requires some kind of connectivity between the clusters, but I'm not sure if it has to be dedicated FC switches or if shared FC switches would also work. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Sena

9 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about the connectivity required for SnapMirror active sync between NetApp ONTAP clusters. I'm pretty confident the answer is A - dedicated FC switches and ISL.

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Ulysses

1 year ago

Cluster peering is the way to go. Just don't ask me to explain it in under 140 characters on Twitter, that'd be a real challenge.

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Avery

1 year ago

Definitely, it's a reliable and efficient way to configure SnapMirror across data centers.

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Vesta

1 year ago

I agree, it simplifies the connectivity between NetApp ONTAP clusters.

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Jettie

1 year ago

Yeah, it's definitely the best option for SnapMirror active sync.

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Amber

1 year ago

Cluster peering is the best option for SnapMirror active sync.

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Staci

1 year ago

Cluster peering is the way to go.

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Angelo

1 year ago

I'm going with C) Cluster peering. Gotta love those ONTAP features that make our lives easier!

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Alonso

1 year ago

D) Dedicated IP switches and ISL could work too, but I prefer the simplicity of cluster peering.

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Kris

1 year ago

A) Cedicated FC switches and ISL are also a good option for connectivity between NetApp ONTAP clusters.

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Brittney

1 year ago

C) Cluster peering is the way to go for SnapMirror active sync across data centers.

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Arlette

1 year ago

I think the answer is D) Dedicated IP switches and ISL because it provides more flexibility and scalability.

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Rosita

1 year ago

D) Dedicated IP switches and ISL? Nah, that's for NAS connectivity, not for FC used in this scenario.

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Merri

1 year ago

But don't you need dedicated switches for better performance and security?

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Deangelo

1 year ago

Hmm, I'm pretty sure it's not A) or B), those are more for basic FC connectivity, not ONTAP cluster sync.

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Linn

1 year ago

C) Cluster peering

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Billy

1 year ago

B) Shared FC switches

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Valentine

1 year ago

A) Cedicated FC switches and ISL

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Stevie

1 year ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is B) Shared FC switches.

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Alyssa

1 year ago

C) Cluster peering is the correct answer. That's the key to setting up SnapMirror active sync between ONTAP clusters.

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Arlyne

1 year ago

C) Cluster peering

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Laura

1 year ago

B) Shared FC switches

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Kent

1 year ago

A) Cedicated FC switches and ISL

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Merri

1 year ago

I think the answer is A) Cedicated FC switches and ISL.

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