NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer – NVMe — Question 9

You have a 2-node FAS8300 ONTAP 9.8 cluster that serves SMB shares. You are configuring interface groups for higher performance and resiliency.
Which two NetApp best practices should you follow to satisfy these performance and resiliency requirements? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Use ports from different NICs.
• B. Use ports from the same NICs.
• C. Use ports with different chipsets.
• D. Use ports with the same chipsets.

Correct answer: A, D

Explanation

Using ports from different NICs (A) helps to distribute the load and provides redundancy in case one NIC fails, enhancing both performance and resiliency. Additionally, utilizing ports with the same chipsets (D) ensures compatibility and optimal performance, as different chipsets may lead to inconsistent behavior. The other options (B and C) do not meet the best practices for performance and resiliency in this context.