In a multi-switch cluster using a spine-leaf topology, what is the role of the spine switches?

To interconnect leaf switches and provide a high-bandwidth backbone

To connect directly to nodes and provide cluster access

To connect the cluster to the storage network

To provide management access to the cluster

You are cabling a 2-node cluster with two cluster switches. You have connected the cluster interconnect ports from each node to the switches. What must you also connect to ensure the cluster remains operational if a node-to-switch link fails?

A management network connection from each switch to the cluster management switch.

An inter-switch link (ISL) between the two cluster switches.

A direct cable from node1's second port to node2's second port.

A second ISL between the switches for redundancy.

You are installing a 2-node cluster. You have connected node1's e0a to switch1 and e0b to switch2. Node2's e0a is connected to switch1 and e0b to switch2. You run 'cluster ping-cluster' and see that node1 can reach node2, but node2 cannot reach node1. What is the most likely cause?

The management network is misconfigured.

The cluster switches are not configured with the correct VLAN.

One of node2's cluster ports is not connected or is down.

The inter-switch link (ISL) is not connected.

What is the primary purpose of cluster interconnect ports on a cluster switch?

To connect the switch to the storage network

To provide out-of-band management access to the switch

To provide a path for host access to the cluster

To carry cluster network traffic between nodes

While reviewing the cabling of a new cluster, you notice that the node's e0a and e0b ports are connected to the cluster switches, and the e0M port is connected to a separate management switch. What is the purpose of the e0M connection?

To serve as a backup cluster interconnect if e0a fails.

To carry data traffic to the storage network.

To carry cluster heartbeat traffic between nodes.

To provide out-of-band management access to the node.

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In a multi-switch cluster using a spine-leaf topology, what is the role of the spine switches?
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You are cabling a 2-node cluster with two cluster switches. You have connected the cluster interconnect ports from each node to the switches. What must you also connect to ensure the cluster remains operational if a node-to-switch link fails?
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You are installing a 2-node cluster. You have connected node1's e0a to switch1 and e0b to switch2. Node2's e0a is connected to switch1 and e0b to switch2. You run 'cluster ping-cluster' and see that node1 can reach node2, but node2 cannot reach node1. What is the most likely cause?
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What is the primary purpose of cluster interconnect ports on a cluster switch?
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10application · medium
While reviewing the cabling of a new cluster, you notice that the node's e0a and e0b ports are connected to the cluster switches, and the e0M port is connected to a separate management switch. What is the purpose of the e0M connection?
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