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Question 226 - NCS-Core discussion

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Refer to Exhibit:

A Foundation install must be done on four NX nodes for a new customer. A consultant need to set up the network onsite before imaging the nodes through the Foundation tool.

The nodes are equipped with two SFP28 25GbE NICs with dual ports, and a 10GBase-T NIC with dual ports as well The customer's ToR switches are 25GbE datacenter switches, already in production.

What is the appropriate hardware to perform the most reliable imaging of these NX nodes?

A.
A flat Ethernet switch, 4 compatible IGBase-T GBiCs, five Ethernet cables and a laptop.
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A.
A flat Ethernet switch, 4 compatible IGBase-T GBiCs, five Ethernet cables and a laptop.
B.
The 25GbE production switches. 4 DAC cables and 5 Ethernet cables with a flat Ethernet switch, and a laptop.
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B.
The 25GbE production switches. 4 DAC cables and 5 Ethernet cables with a flat Ethernet switch, and a laptop.
C.
A flat Ethernet switch. 9 Ethernet cables, and a laptop.
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C.
A flat Ethernet switch. 9 Ethernet cables, and a laptop.
D.
The 25GbE production switches. 4 DAC cables, only one Ethernet cable with a 10GBase-T GBIC, and a laptop.
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D.
The 25GbE production switches. 4 DAC cables, only one Ethernet cable with a 10GBase-T GBIC, and a laptop.
Suggested answer: B

Explanation:

Given that the customer's ToR switches are 25GbE and are already operational, the most reliable and straightforward method for imaging these NX nodes with dual 25GbE and 10GbE ports is to use the 25GbE production switches. The appropriate hardware setup includes:

4 DAC (Direct Attach Cable) cables for connecting the 25GbE NICs on the nodes to the ToR switches.

5 Ethernet cables to manage connectivity between nodes and potentially to a flat Ethernet switch and a laptop for Foundation process control. This setup ensures the fastest and most reliable network performance during imaging, leveraging the existing high-speed infrastructure.

Reference: Nutanix Hardware and Installation Guide, Best Practices for Network Configuration during Foundation.

asked 23/09/2024
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