Dell EMC Specialist – Implementation Engineer, vSAN Ready Nodes — Question 18

Which API does PowerStore use to communicate with ESXi server during vVols provisioning operation?

Answer options

• A. REST
• B. SOAP
• C. VAAI
• D. VASA

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, VASA, which stands for VMware APIs for Storage Awareness. It enables PowerStore to communicate effectively with the ESXi server for vVols provisioning. Options A (REST) and B (SOAP) refer to different web service protocols, while C (VAAI) is related to the offloading of storage operations but is not specifically for vVols provisioning.