NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA) – ONTAP v3 — Question 23

For testing purposes, your customer decides to use FC on a single-node ONTAP cluster. There is only one host that the customer expects to use. High availability is not a concern for this test. The customer connects the host directly to the ONTAP node. The LUN is set up, and the igroup is configured. When the customer tries to attach to the LUN from the host, the LUN is not seen by the host.
Which statement is correct in this scenario?

Answer options

• A. Multipathing must be used and connected to another FC path.
• B. NPV must be enabled on the host before trying to attach to the LUN.
• C. NPIV must be enabled on the host before trying to attach to the LUN.
• D. An FC switch must be used with ONTAP.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because a direct connection without an FC switch limits the host's ability to access the LUN. Options A, B, and C are incorrect as they pertain to configurations that do not address the requirement of having an FC switch for proper connectivity in this scenario.