A network engineer is configuring infrastructure components for an expanding enterprise. Dedicated high-speed Fibre Channel links are deployed in the central server room to provide servers with block-level access to consolidated storage arrays. Additionally, encrypted site-to-site tunnels interconnect distant branch offices in different states over public internet service provider networks. Which of the following network classifications accurately describe these two deployment components? (Select TWO.)
- SAN (Storage Area Network) for dedicated block-level storage access in the central server roomAnswer
- WAN (Wide Area Network) for connecting geographically distant branch offices over public provider infrastructureAnswer
- CPAN (Personal Area Network) for high-speed block-level storage transfers between server racks
- DMAN (Metropolitan Area Network) for multi-state site-to-site branch connections
Answer
The correct network classifications are SAN (Storage Area Network) for high-speed block storage access in the central server room and WAN (Wide Area Network) for connecting geographically distant branch offices across states.
The storage system uses Fibre Channel to provide dedicated block-level access between server hosts and storage arrays, which defines a SAN (Storage Area Network). The multi-state office interconnections span broad regional distances via ISP networks, which defines a WAN (Wide Area Network).
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Key Concept
Classifying network types (SAN, WAN, MAN, PAN) based on geographic range and architectural function
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