NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer – SAN, E-Series — Question 58

You are asked to deploy a 2-node ONTAP Select cluster. The physical hardware is located in two different locations and you want the aggregates mirrored synchronously between the two data centers. You must ensure high availability and automated switchover.
In this scenario, which two steps would you take to fulfill this requirement? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Use ONTAP Mediator service to make sure that you have a quorum for the two nodes
• B. Use ONTAP Select Deploy to install the nodes on the physical hardware
• C. Ensure that the ONTAP Select Deploy VM resides at a third location other than the two data centers
• D. Install the SnapMirror Sync license on the cluster

Correct answer: B, C

Explanation

Option B is correct because using ONTAP Select Deploy is essential for installing and configuring the nodes on the physical hardware. Option C is also correct, as placing the ONTAP Select Deploy VM in a separate location enhances the availability of the deployment. Options A and D are not required for this specific scenario of high availability and synchronous mirroring.