Software Needed for Cluster Switch Configuration CERTIFIED-STORAGE-INSTALLATION-ENGINEER-ONTAP Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–24

1. 21expert · medium

   An engineer is preparing to deploy a new cluster switch configuration. The engineer has downloaded the RCF and firmware files. The engineer notices that the firmware file is corrupted during the download. What should the engineer do?

   • AProceed with the deployment and hope the corruption does not affect the switch
   • BUse the corrupted file because the switch may still accept it
   • CUse the RCF file instead of the firmware
   • DRe-download the firmware file from the NetApp support site
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2. 22expert · hard

   A company is deploying a new cluster with a switch model that is end-of-life. The switch vendor no longer provides firmware updates, but the current firmware version is listed as compatible with the desired ONTAP version in the IMT. The RCF for this switch model is available. What is the best course of action?

   • AChoose a different switch model that is still actively supported
   • BUse the latest firmware from the vendor, even if it is not in the IMT
   • CProceed with the deployment because the IMT lists the combination as supported
   • DDeploy without an RCF because the switch is end-of-life
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4. 23foundation · easy

   From which official source should you download the RCF files for NetApp cluster switches?

   • AThe switch manufacturer's website
   • BA third-party file sharing service
   • CNetApp Support Site
   • DThe ONTAP installation media
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5. 24foundation · easy

   What is the recommended best practice when applying an RCF to a cluster switch?

   • AApply the RCF while the cluster is fully operational to avoid downtime.
   • BApply the RCF only to one switch at a time without any coordination.
   • CApply the RCF without backing up the current configuration.
   • DApply the RCF during a maintenance window when the cluster is not carrying production traffic.
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