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Network Appliance NS0-521 Exam
NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer - SAN, ONTAP (Page 3 )

Updated On: 1-Feb-2026
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A healthcare customer wants to Implement an FC SAN solution consisting of a NetApp ONTAP system, Broadcom switches, and servers.
Which tool contains detailed blueprints and implementation references that can be used to design this solution?

  1. NetApp Fusion
  2. NetApp Verified Architecture
  3. NetApp Active IQ Config Advisor
  4. NetApp Active IQ Unified Manager

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

The correct tool for designing an FC SAN solution consisting of a NetApp ONTAP system, Broadcom switches, and servers is the "NetApp Verified Architecture" (NVA). The NetApp Verified Architecture provides comprehensive blueprints and detailed implementation references. These blueprints are thoroughly tested, prescriptive in nature, and designed to minimize deployment risks and accelerate time to market. They are specifically designed to help ensure that the architecture meets the high standards required for enterprise environments.
NVA documents include design guides, best practices, and detailed configuration steps, making them invaluable for planning and deploying complex solutions like the one described. For more information, you can refer to the official NetApp documentation on NetApp Verified Architectures:
NetApp Verified Architecture Program Summary

NetApp Verified Architecture Overview
These resources provide detailed insights into the architecture, including technology requirements, deployment procedures, and additional references for further reading.



A storage engineer in SAN environment needs to Identify FC ports using the company-wide naming policy.
Which command will accomplish this task?

  1. vserver fcp wwpn-alias set
  2. network interface modify
  3. TCP portname set
  4. ucadmin modify

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

The vserver fcp wwpn-alias set command is used to set or modify the World Wide Port Name (WWPN) aliases for Fibre Channel (FC) ports in a NetApp ONTAP environment. This command allows you to apply a company-wide naming policy to FC ports, ensuring consistent and easily identifiable naming conventions across your storage infrastructure.
For further details, you can refer to:
NetApp Documentation on FC Management
NetApp Community Discussion on WWPN Aliases



When using FCP, what is the minimum number of FC switches needed to redundantly attach three ESXi hosts?

  1. 0
  2. 1
  3. 2
  4. 4

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

When using Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP), the minimum number of FC switches needed to redundantly attach three ESXi hosts is 2. This setup ensures that each host has multiple paths to the storage, providing high availability and fault tolerance. Each ESXi host should be connected to both switches, allowing for continuous operation even if one switch fails.
For more information, refer to:
NetApp Documentation on FC Switch Configurations
NetApp Community Discussion on Redundant FC Setup



An administrator creates a new volume and a LUN for an SAN-connected application that uses snapshots. The application has fast-growing data that is constantly being populated and deleted afterwards.

Which option can be set to manage the space automatically?

  1. Enable automatic resizing on the volume.
  2. Enable space reservation on the LUN.
  3. Disable volume snapshot autodelete.
  4. Unmap the LUN.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

To manage space automatically for a volume containing a LUN with fast-growing data, enabling automatic resizing on the volume is recommended. This feature allows the volume to grow dynamically as needed, accommodating the fluctuating data size without manual intervention. This helps in managing storage efficiently and ensures that the application has the required space.
For further details, refer to:
NetApp Documentation on Volume Management
NetApp Community Discussion on Automatic Resizing



A site survey has been conducted for an installation of a switchless HA pair with two NetApp DS224C shelves in the customer's already populated rack.
Which of the following two need to be verified to ensure a successful deployment? (Choose two.)

  1. Cluster switch location
  2. Rack units
  3. Power connections
  4. Crash cart location

Answer(s): B,C

Explanation:

For a successful deployment of a switchless HA pair with two NetApp DS224C shelves in an already populated rack, it is crucial to verify:
Rack units: Ensure that there are enough rack units available to accommodate the new shelves and any associated equipment. Proper planning of space in the rack is essential for a neat and functional setup.
Power connections: Verify that there are sufficient and appropriately rated power connections available. Ensuring proper power distribution and redundancy is critical for the reliability and uptime of the storage system.
For more details, refer to:
NetApp Documentation on Rack Installation
NetApp Community Discussion on Power Connections



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