Preserving VSAN Configuration during Deactivation

D.

In a Cisco Storage Area Network (SAN) environment, a VSAN (Virtual SAN) is a logical division of a physical SAN fabric into multiple virtual fabrics, each with its own set of independent configuration and management. Sometimes, you may need to deactivate a VSAN temporarily for maintenance or troubleshooting purposes, without losing its configuration.

To deactivate a VSAN without losing its configuration, you should choose the "Suspend" option (option D) from the available choices. The "Suspend" option allows you to put the VSAN into a suspended state, which means that it is still configured but inactive. This action prevents any traffic from passing through the VSAN but preserves its settings.

By suspending a VSAN, you can perform various tasks, such as upgrading the fabric or changing the physical connectivity, without disrupting the VSAN's configuration. Once the maintenance or troubleshooting is complete, you can reactivate the VSAN and resume normal operations.

The other options provided in the question, such as "Isolate," "Delete," or "Rename," do not accomplish the objective of deactivating the VSAN without losing its configuration.

• Isolating a VSAN removes it from the fabric, which effectively deletes its configuration and associated settings.
• Deleting a VSAN removes it permanently from the fabric, including its configuration, settings, and associated devices.
• Renaming a VSAN changes its name but does not affect its configuration or status, so it does not deactivate the VSAN.

Therefore, the correct option to deactivate a VSAN temporarily without losing its configuration is to "Suspend" it.