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An administrator is installing ESXi on several hosts attached to iSCSI storage.
Why would the administrator detach the host from the IP storage network prior to installation?
A. It decreases the time the installer needs to search for available disk drives.
B. It allows the installation of a generic VAAI component for IP storage.
C. It prevents ESXi from installing vSphere Flash Cache to the IP storage.
D. It is required when installing ESXi onto a physical server that utilizes IP storage.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
When installing ESXi, one of the recommendations from VMware states:
“Consider disconnecting your network storage. This action decreases the time it takes the installer to search for available disk drives. Note that when you disconnect network storage, any files on the disconnected disks are unavailable at installation.”
Incorrect Answers:
B: The installation of a generic VAAI component for IP storage does not require that the network (iSCSI) storage is disconnected. Therefore, this answer is incorrect.
C: ESXi would not install vSphere Flash Cache to the IP storage in iSCSI storage. Flash cache is configured on a flash drive (SSD). Therefore, this answer is incorrect.
D: Detaching the host from the IP storage network is not required when installing ESXi onto a physical server that utilizes IP storage. Therefore, this answer is incorrect.
References:
https://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-55/index.jsp#com.vmware.vsphere.install.doc/GUID-6FFA928F-7F7D-4B1A-B05C-777279233A77.html