Dell EMC Associate – Information Storage and Management v5 — Question 42
What is the effect of implementing link aggregation in an FC SAN environment?
Answer options
- A. Distributes network traffic over ISLs that ensures even ISL utilization
- B. Yields higher throughput by combing two parallel ISLs into a single physical ISL
- C. Saves bandwidth by restricting traffic to a specific potentially congested ISL
- D. Improves ISL utilization by increasing network traffic on a specific ISL
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is A because link aggregation effectively balances the network traffic across multiple inter-switch links (ISLs), leading to more uniform utilization. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as they misrepresent the purpose of link aggregation; B incorrectly suggests that it combines ISLs, C limits traffic rather than distributing it, and D does not accurately describe the intended benefits of link aggregation.