NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer – NVMe — Question 28

You have added two new AFF A250 nodes to an existing 4-node cluster with NetApp CN1610 cluster network switches. Although the nodes can join the cluster, the storage failover show command output shows that the NVRAM log is not synchronized, and it cannot reach the partner over an HA interconnect.
In this scenario, which two statements are true? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. The AFF A250 requires switches with 40GbE port support.
• B. The AFF A250 uses different ports for the cluster and the HA interconnect.
• C. The AFF A250 requires switches with 25GbE port support.
• D. The AFF A250 uses the same port for the cluster and the HA interconnect.

Correct answer: C, D

Explanation

The correct answer is C and D. The AFF A250 does indeed require switches that support 25GbE ports, making option C correct, while option D is also accurate because it uses the same port for both the cluster and the HA interconnect. Options A and B are incorrect as they misrepresent the port requirements and configuration of the AFF A250 nodes.