HPE Designing HPE MSA Storage Solutions — Question 4

Which networking transport protocol is used in a NAS environment?

Answer options

• A. TCP
• B. FCIP
• C. Ethernet
• D. Token Ring

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, FCIP, as it is specifically designed for transporting Fibre Channel frames over IP networks, making it suitable for NAS environments. TCP and Ethernet are fundamental networking protocols but do not specifically cater to the unique requirements of NAS, while Token Ring is an outdated technology not commonly used in modern network setups.