CCIE Data Center (legacy) — Question 70

Which statement about SAN port channels configured on Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switches is true?

Answer options

• A. A single SAN port channel can have both Fibre Channel and virtual Fibre Channel interfaces.
• B. SAN port channels can include up to 16 interfaces.
• C. SAN port channels distribute traffic across all links in the port channel when source ID and destination ID load balancing are used.
• D. The links in SAN port channels can be connected to different sets of switches.
• E. The On mode of operation means ports only operate as part of a SAN port channel or remain inactive.

Correct answer: E

Explanation

The correct answer, E, reflects that in On mode, ports are strictly either part of the SAN port channel or inactive, which is a defining characteristic of this mode. The other options are incorrect as they either misrepresent the capabilities of SAN port channels or describe conditions that do not apply to the configuration of Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switches.