NetApp Certified Hybrid Cloud Administrator (NCHCA) — Question 17

A customer has a FlexPod configuration that supports FC and uses Cisco MDS switches. The customer wants to add a 48-Port 32 Gbps Advanced Fibre Channel Switching blade to support both 32 Gbps FC and 32 Gbps NVMe-oF.
In this scenario, which Cisco switch is appropriate?

Answer options

• A. MDS 9250i
• B. MDS 9706
• C. MDS 9148S
• D. MDS 9396S

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The MDS 9148S is designed to support 32 Gbps Fibre Channel and is capable of handling NVMe over Fabrics, making it the correct choice. The other options either do not meet the specific requirements for the 48-Port 32 Gbps Advanced Fibre Channel Switching blade or are not optimized for NVMe-oF compatibility.