NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA) – ONTAP SAN — Question 39

Which statement is true about cluster interconnect?

Answer options

• A. It provides the core data network communication.
• B. It is needed for the replication network between clusters.
• C. It transports the data between nodes if a Data LIF has a non-optimized path.
• D. It is a management network for cluster administration and can be used for interconnect LIFs.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because the cluster interconnect is fundamentally responsible for data communication between nodes in a cluster. Option B is incorrect as the replication network may use other paths, and C is misleading since Data LIFs are not typically reliant on interconnect paths for data transport. Option D is wrong as the management network serves different purposes than the interconnect LIFs.