VMware Exam 5V0-21.21 Topic 6 Question 80 Discussion

Actual exam question for VMware's 5V0-21.21 exam

Question #: 80
Topic #: 6

An organization has two vSAN clusters managed by the same vCenter server, each providing 100 TB of storage. The first cluster runs at 75% of its storage capacity, and the second cluster runs at 40% of its storage capacity.

The company also has the following:

* an iSCSI array of 300 TB, which runs at 76% of its capacity

* a NAS system of 200 TB, which runs at 10% of its capacity

* a Fiber channel (FC) array of 300 TB, which runs at 80% of its capacity

The administrator is asked to add an additional 25 TB of storage to the first cluster but is also made aware that there is no budget to purchase new hardware and that the vSAN Storage Policy Based Management must be kept in place.

Which storage option will work for this use case?

AUse the iSCSI array to obtain additional free capacity.

BUse the NAS to obtain additional free capacity.

CUse an HCI Mesh to obtain additional capacity.

DUse the FC array to obtain additional free capacity.

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Suggested Answer: C

https://blogs.vmware.com/virtualblocks/2020/09/16/introducing-vmware-vsan-hci-mesh/

by Catina at Mar 21, 2025, 10:30 PM

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Kristel

5 days ago

I remember studying about storage capacity and how to optimize it, but I'm not sure if the iSCSI array is the best option since it's already at 76%.

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Vanda

11 days ago

The HCI Mesh option sounds interesting, but I'm not familiar with that technology. I'll need to research it more before I can decide if it's the right choice here.

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Gilbert

16 days ago

Based on the information provided, I think the best option is to use the iSCSI array. It has the most available capacity, and it should integrate well with the vSAN clusters.

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Kassandra

22 days ago

I'm a bit confused. Can we use the FC array even though it's already 80% utilized? Wouldn't that risk overloading the system?

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Melda

27 days ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. The NAS system has a lot of free space too, and it might be easier to integrate with the vSAN clusters.

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Jacqueline

1 months ago

This seems straightforward - the iSCSI array has the most free capacity, so that's the obvious choice.

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Raylene

7 months ago

Hold up, did they say there's no budget for new hardware? Looks like someone's about to get creative with some duct tape and baling wire!

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Rickie

5 months ago

Using the iSCSI array seems like the best option in this situation.

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Alonso

5 months ago

We can't afford new hardware, so we have to work with what we have.

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An

5 months ago

But what about the vSAN Storage Policy Based Management?

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Katie

6 months ago

Let's use the iSCSI array for additional capacity.

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Lea

7 months ago

Personally, I'd go with the FC array. It's got enough space, and who doesn't love a good 'ol fiber channel connection?

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Leatha

6 months ago

I agree, let's go with the FC array for the additional storage.

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Jani

6 months ago

FC array is a solid choice. It's reliable and has the capacity we need.

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Jules

7 months ago

The NAS has a ton of unused capacity, but I don't know if that would be compatible with the vSAN storage policy.

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Stefany

7 months ago

I see your point, Loreta, but I still think the iSCSI array is the most suitable option.

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Vanesa

7 months ago

I'm not sure about the HCI Mesh option. Doesn't that require additional hardware and configuration?

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Lezlie

5 months ago

HCI Mesh does require additional hardware and configuration.

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Nakisha

5 months ago

C) Use an HCI Mesh to obtain additional capacity.

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Ressie

5 months ago

B) Use the NAS to obtain additional free capacity.

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Maryann

5 months ago

A) Use the iSCSI array to obtain additional free capacity.

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Annett

5 months ago

HCI Mesh does require additional hardware and configuration.

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Lashandra

5 months ago

C) Use an HCI Mesh to obtain additional capacity.

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Fidelia

6 months ago

B) Use the NAS to obtain additional free capacity.

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Judy

6 months ago

A) Use the iSCSI array to obtain additional free capacity.

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Loreta

7 months ago

I disagree, I think we should use the FC array for additional capacity.

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Vallie

7 months ago

Using the iSCSI array seems like the obvious choice here, since it has the most available capacity.

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Gayla

7 months ago

I agree with Pura, the iSCSI array seems like the best option.

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Pura

7 months ago

I think we should use the iSCSI array for additional capacity.

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