What are two protocol options for transporting Fibre Channel over an IP network? (Choose two.) (A) iSNS (B) FCAL (C) FCLP (D) iFCP
Answer (1)
The question is asking about protocols that allow Fibre Channel (a high-speed network technology) traffic to be transported over an IP network. This is often necessary for integrating different types of network infrastructures or for long-distance data transport over standard IP networks.
Two protocol options for this purpose are:
iFCP (Internet Fibre Channel Protocol):
iFCP is a protocol used for transporting Fibre Channel frames over an IP network.
It acts as a gateway, allowing Fibre Channel fabric to span across geographical distances without requiring modification to the existing Fibre Channel infrastructure.
iFCP works by encapsulating Fibre Channel frames within IP packets, enabling them to be routed over an IP network.
FCIP (Fibre Channel over IP):
FCIP is another protocol that enables the interconnection of Fibre Channel storage area networks (SANs) over IP networks.
It essentially creates a tunnel for Fibre Channel traffic, preserving the Fibre Channel frame structure.
This protocol is particularly useful for SAN expansion and data replication between sites that are far apart, using the existing IP infrastructure.
Therefore, the correct options from the list that match the requirement for transporting Fibre Channel over IP are (C) FCLP and (D) iFCP. Note that 'FCLP' seems like a mistaken or less commonly used term; however, FCIP would be a more recognized alternative protocol along with iFCP for this purpose.
