A Host connected to an NPV switch is not able to see the storage connected to the core switch. Given the output of the show command below, what is the reason of this issue?
External Interfaces:
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InterfacE. fc1/1, VSAN: 1, FCID. 0x000000, StatE. Other
Number of External Interfaces: 4
A. NPV is not enabled on the core switch?
B. The interface connected to the Core switch is in admin down state
C. The local host interface belongs to the wrong VSAN?
D. The local host interface is not able to login
Correct Answer: B
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
To display the status and VSAN membership of the different servers and external interfaces, and to verify that NPIV is enabled on the switch, enter the show npv status command.
switch# show npv status npiv is enabled
npiv is enabled
External Interfaces:
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Interface: fc1/1, VSAN: 1, FCID: 0xee0006, State: Up
Interface: fc1/9, VSAN: 1, FCID: 0xee0007, State: Up
Number of External Interfaces: 2
Server Interfaces:
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Interface: fc1/19, VSAN: 1, NPIV: Yes, State: Up
Number of Server Interfaces: 1
Reference: https://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/storage/san_switches/mds9000/sw/rel_3_x/troubleshooting/guide/ts_npv.pdf (page 3)
