You have finished cabling a 4-node ONTAP cluster with two cluster switches. You run 'cluster ping-cluster -node node1' and see that node1 can communicate with all other nodes. What does this verify?

That the cluster cabling is physically correct and all cluster ports are operational.

That the inter-switch link is not needed for this cluster.

That the cluster is fully configured and ready for production data.

That the management network is properly connected to all nodes.

What is the purpose of using dedicated cluster ports on a node instead of sharing them with data traffic?

To ensure cluster traffic is isolated from data traffic for performance and reliability

To simplify switch configuration by using the same VLAN for all traffic

To allow the use of lower-speed ports for cluster traffic

To reduce the number of cables required

You are setting up a 2-node cluster. After cabling, you run 'cluster ping-cluster' and get responses from both nodes. However, you notice that the inter-switch link (ISL) is not connected. What is the likely result?

The cluster will still work because nodes can communicate directly.

The cluster will work but with reduced performance.

The cluster will work if both nodes are on the same switch.

The cluster will not form or will experience partitioning.

Why might a multi-switch cluster use a spine-leaf topology instead of a simple two-switch design?

To reduce the number of switches required

To simplify cabling by using fewer cables per node

To support a larger number of nodes with predictable latency

To eliminate the need for inter-switch links

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Cabling of a Switched Cluster CERTIFIED-STORAGE-INSTALLATION-ENGINEER-ONTAP Practice Questions (Page 5)

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21foundation · easy
Which command is used to verify the cluster network connectivity and status of cluster ports on an ONTAP node?
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22application · medium
You have finished cabling a 4-node ONTAP cluster with two cluster switches. You run 'cluster ping-cluster -node node1' and see that node1 can communicate with all other nodes. What does this verify?
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23foundation · easy
What is the purpose of using dedicated cluster ports on a node instead of sharing them with data traffic?
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24application · medium
You are setting up a 2-node cluster. After cabling, you run 'cluster ping-cluster' and get responses from both nodes. However, you notice that the inter-switch link (ISL) is not connected. What is the likely result?
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25foundation · easy
Why might a multi-switch cluster use a spine-leaf topology instead of a simple two-switch design?
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