Dell EMC Associate – Information Storage and Management v4 — Question 52
What is a benefit of link aggregation?
Answer options
- A. Optimizes fabric performance by distributing network traffic across ISLs.
- B. Improves ISL utilization by increasing the network traffic on a specific ISL.
- C. Yields a higher throughput by combining two parallel ISLs into a single physical ISL.
- D. Saves bandwidth by restricting traffic to a specific potentially congested ISL.
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer, A, highlights how link aggregation improves overall fabric performance by evenly distributing the network traffic across multiple ISLs, preventing congestion. Option B is incorrect because it suggests increasing traffic on a single ISL, which can lead to bottlenecks. Option C misrepresents the concept, as combining ISLs does not create a single physical ISL but rather increases the effective bandwidth. Option D incorrectly states that link aggregation restricts traffic, which contradicts its purpose of enhancing bandwidth utilization.