QuestionQ52

Data Storage Software

A storage administrator is setting up a new 4-node NetApp AFF A400 ONTAP cluster. The cluster uses SnapMirror replication and provisions FlexCache origin volumes. Its aggregates also use NetApp BlueXP tiering to object storage.

What is the minimum number of intercluster LIFs required on this cluster?

  • A 12
  • B 8
  • C 16
  • D 4
Explanation

ONTAP requires an intercluster LIF on every node in a peered cluster for SnapMirror communications. BlueXP tiering likewise requires an intercluster LIF on each node that hosts volumes being tiered. These workloads can use the same intercluster LIF, so one LIF per node meets the minimum requirement for a four-node cluster.

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