EMC Proven Professional – VNX Solutions Specialist — Question 9

Which NMP policy is recommended for XtremIO volumes assigned to VMware hosts?

Answer options

• A. Round Robin
• B. Most Recently Used
• C. Fixed Path
• D. Least Recently Used

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The Fixed Path policy is recommended for XtremIO volumes because it ensures a stable and consistent path for I/O operations, which is crucial for performance. Other options like Round Robin and Most Recently Used may introduce variability in path selection, which is not ideal for XtremIO configurations.