VMware vSphere 7.x Advanced Design (VCAP-DCV Design 2021) — Question 29

The storage team at an organization is planning to migrate from an older Fibre Channel storage environment to a new environment using IP-based storage.
Which two switch features or characteristics are appropriate for IP storage networks? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Fabric extending devices
• B. Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
• C. 2:1 or greater bandwidth oversubscription for 10 GbE switches
• D. Non-blocking switch
• E. Deep or ultra buffered switches

Correct answer: D, E

Explanation

The correct answers are D and E because a non-blocking switch ensures that bandwidth is available for all ports without contention, which is crucial for maintaining performance in IP storage networks. Deep or ultra buffered switches help manage large data bursts effectively, which is important for storage environments. Options A, B, and C are not specifically tailored to the requirements of IP storage networks.