HPE Server Solutions — Question 36

An architect has selected the FlexibleLOM option fur HPE XL230a compute trays, which will host an HPC application.
When should the architect select a FlexibleLOM adapter that supports Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)?

Answer options

• A. when the application uses parallel computing and relies on Fibre Channel to reduce latency for communications between compute nodes
• B. when the application requires high throughput between processors and disk drives local to the same compute tray
• C. when the application uses a Fibre Channel storage area network (SAN) for its shared storage solution
• D. when the application requires additional bandwidth and needs a solution for load sharing traffic over multiple links

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because using a FlexibleLOM adapter that supports FCoE is beneficial for applications that depend on parallel computing and aim to minimize latency between compute nodes via Fibre Channel. Options B, C, and D do not directly relate to the need for Fibre Channel to enhance communication speed or efficiency in a parallel computing environment.