NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer – ONTAP v4 — Question 7

A customer wants to use NVMe/FC to connect three Linux hosts to their NetApp ONTAP cluster.
What is the minimum speed for an HBA in an ONTAP controller in this scenario?

Answer options

• A. 32Gbps
• B. 8Gbps
• C. 4Gbps
• D. 16Gbps

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, 32Gbps, as this speed is necessary to efficiently handle the data transfer requirements when connecting multiple hosts to the ONTAP cluster using NVMe/FC. Options B, C, and D are insufficient speeds that would likely lead to bottlenecks and reduced performance in a high-demand environment.