Implementing FSPF in Cisco Data Center Infrastructure

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FSPF (Fabric Shortest Path First) is a protocol used in Fibre Channel networks to determine the shortest path between nodes in a fabric. When implementing FSPF, there are several design considerations that need to be taken into account to ensure the proper functioning of the network.

Option A, "Routes are based on the domain I," is an incorrect statement. In FSPF, routes are based on the fabric topology and the cost associated with traversing each link. The domain ID is used to uniquely identify each switch in the fabric.

Option B, "Routes are based on the distance vector protocol," is also an incorrect statement. FSPF is a link-state protocol, not a distance vector protocol. In a distance vector protocol, each node only knows the distance to its neighbors, whereas in a link-state protocol, each node has complete information about the entire network topology.

Option C, "FSPF runs only on F Ports," is another incorrect statement. FSPF runs on all types of Fibre Channel ports, including F Ports, E Ports, and TE Ports.

Option D, "FSPF runs on a per-chassis basis," is the correct answer. FSPF runs on a per-chassis basis, which means that each switch in the fabric runs its own instance of FSPF. This allows for greater scalability and reduces the impact of a single switch failure on the rest of the fabric.

In summary, the correct design consideration when implementing FSPF is that it runs on a per-chassis basis. This means that each switch in the fabric runs its own instance of FSPF to determine the shortest path between nodes in the fabric.