Physical Cabling of ONTAP Nodes CERTIFIED-STORAGE-INSTALLATION-ENGINEER-ONTAP Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   What is the first step in verifying physical cabling before powering on an ONTAP system?

   • AInstall the ONTAP software
   • BConfigure the network settings
   • CVisually inspect all cable connections for proper seating
   • DPower on the system and check for errors
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2. 2application · medium

   After cabling a two-node ONTAP cluster, an administrator runs 'cluster interconnect show' and sees that one of the interconnect ports on node2 is down. The administrator checks the physical cable and finds it is securely connected. What should the administrator do next?

   • AReboot node2 to reset the port.
   • BReplace the cable with a known-good cable.
   • CVerify the cable is connected to the correct port on the switch and that the switch port is up.
   • DCheck the port configuration on node2 to ensure it is enabled.
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4. 3foundation · easy

   What is the recommended cabling topology for connecting storage shelves to ONTAP nodes?

   • AShelves are connected using Ethernet switches
   • BEach shelf is connected to two nodes for redundancy
   • CAll shelves are connected to a single node
   • DShelves are connected in a daisy-chain without redundancy
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5. 4foundation · easy

   Which ports on an ONTAP node are used for data network cabling to provide client access?

   • AManagement ports (e0M)
   • BSAS ports
   • CCluster interconnect ports (e0a, e0b)
   • DData ports (e.g., e0c, e0d)
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6. 5application · medium

   A technician is installing a new ONTAP node and its storage shelves in a rack. The facility has a history of static electricity issues. The technician needs to ensure proper grounding for the equipment. What is the most important grounding step?

   • AUse a grounding wrist strap while handling components, but do not connect the rack to ground.
   • BEnsure the rack is grounded to the building's earth ground and that all equipment is properly bonded to the rack.
   • CConnect the node's power supply to a UPS that is plugged into a standard wall outlet.
   • DConnect the node's power supply to a power strip that has a surge protector.
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