NetApp Exam NS0-521 Topic 5 Question 21 Discussion

Actual exam question for NetApp's NS0-521 exam

Question #: 21
Topic #: 5

A storage administrator recently implemented ISCSI SAN in a customer environment. Which two actions should be done to ensure the best performance? (Choose two.)

AConnect host and storage ports to the same switches.

BDecrease the default queue depth on the host to eight.

CZone the host by using the host WWPNs.

DConfigure Jumbo frames In the entire data path.

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Suggested Answer: A, D

To ensure the best performance in an iSCSI SAN implementation:

Connect host and storage ports to the same switches: This minimizes latency and maximizes the efficiency of data paths by ensuring direct connections within the same network segment.

Configure Jumbo frames in the entire data path: Setting a larger Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) size reduces the overhead for processing each packet, thus improving overall network performance. Ensuring Jumbo frames are configured end-to-end in the data path is crucial for optimal performance.

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NetApp Best Practices for iSCSI

NetApp Community Discussion on iSCSI Performance

by Carylon at Mar 23, 2025, 10:57 AM

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I think we should connect host and storage ports to the same switches for best performance.

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