NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer – NVMe — Question 13

Your customer currently has a 4-node AFF A400 cluster that runs ONTAP 9.8, with two NS224 shelves that are connected to each HA pair. The customer needs to add additional capacity to the cluster.
Which two actions would enable the customer to accomplish this task? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Connect the new NS224 shelves to the existing NS224 shelves and adjust the shelf IDs.
• B. Connect the new NS224 shelves to the existing Cisco Nexus 3232C switches.
• C. Deploy a new AFF A400 to the cluster.
• D. Deploy new, dedicated, storage switches for the new NS224 shelves.

Correct answer: C, D

Explanation

Option C is correct because adding a new AFF A400 will directly increase the cluster's capacity. Option D is also correct as deploying new storage switches specifically for the new shelves ensures proper connectivity and performance. Options A and B are incorrect because simply connecting shelves or switches without the proper capacity expansion solutions will not effectively address the customer's needs.