VMware App Volumes 4 Specialist — Question 19

Which two statements regarding networking are true for a vSAN Stretched Cluster? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. A 5ms RTT or less is required between the data sites.
• B. The vSAN data network must communicate with the vSAN witness host.
• C. PIM is required for stretched vSAN clusters.
• D. A Stretched Cluster can use Layer 2 or Layer 3 communication for the vSAN network.
• E. A Stretched Layer 2 network is required at the vSAN data sites and at the witness site.

Correct answer: A, D

Explanation

Answer A is correct because a round-trip time (RTT) of 5ms or less is essential for optimal performance in a vSAN Stretched Cluster. Answer D is also correct as stretched clusters can operate over either Layer 2 or Layer 3 networks. Answers B, C, and E are incorrect because they do not reflect the requirements or flexibility of the networking setup for vSAN Stretched Clusters.