VMware vSphere 7.x Professional for Service Providers — Question 37

Which vSphere APIs support storage hardware acceleration?

Answer options

• A. VMware vSphere Storage APIs Array Integration (VAAI)
• B. vSphere APIs for I/O Filtering (VAIO)
• C. vSphere APIs for Storage Awareness (VASA)
• D. VMware vStorage APIs for Data Protection (VADP)

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, VMware vSphere Storage APIs Array Integration (VAAI), as it specifically enables hardware acceleration for storage operations. Options B, C, and D serve different purposes; VAIO is for I/O filtering, VASA provides storage awareness, and VADP focuses on data protection, none of which directly enhance storage hardware performance.