NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA) – ONTAP SAN — Question 14

You must cable a new AFF A700 with two DS224C shelves that are fully populated with 15.3 TB SSDs. You want to ensure that the maximum bandwidth between the disks and the controllers is reached.
In this scenario, according to NetApp best practices, which type of cabling should you use?

Answer options

• A. quad-path HA
• B. multipath HA
• C. direct connected HA
• D. single-path HA

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct choice is multipath HA, as it provides multiple paths for data to travel between the storage shelves and controllers, maximizing bandwidth and redundancy. Quad-path HA may offer additional paths, but it is not specifically required for this scenario, while direct connected HA and single-path HA offer fewer pathways, limiting bandwidth potential.