FCoE

Which of the following storage connection types should be used to allow the consolidation of the physical connections for SAN and LAN in just one Layer 2 protocol?

A.

Fibre Channel

B.

SCSI

C.

T1/E1

D.

FCoE.

D.

The storage connection type that allows the consolidation of the physical connections for SAN and LAN in just one Layer 2 protocol is FCoE, which stands for Fibre Channel over Ethernet.

Fibre Channel is a high-speed network technology that is commonly used for storage area networks (SANs). However, Fibre Channel uses its own dedicated hardware and protocol stack, which can make it expensive and complex to implement. In contrast, Ethernet is a widely-used networking technology that is much simpler and more affordable.

FCoE is designed to allow Fibre Channel traffic to be carried over standard Ethernet networks. This means that instead of requiring separate physical connections for the SAN and LAN, FCoE can allow both types of traffic to be consolidated onto a single Ethernet connection.

By consolidating the physical connections, FCoE can help reduce the overall cost and complexity of the network infrastructure. Additionally, because FCoE uses standard Ethernet networking equipment, it can be easier to manage and troubleshoot than a dedicated Fibre Channel infrastructure.

In terms of the other options listed:

• SCSI is a storage interface protocol that is commonly used for connecting hard drives and other storage devices to servers. However, it does not provide a way to consolidate SAN and LAN traffic onto a single Layer 2 protocol.

• T1/E1 are digital transmission technologies that are commonly used for telecommunications. While they can be used to transmit data, they do not provide a way to consolidate SAN and LAN traffic.

• Fibre Channel, as mentioned earlier, is a dedicated network technology for SANs. While it is capable of carrying Fibre Channel traffic, it does not allow for the consolidation of SAN and LAN traffic onto a single Layer 2 protocol.