Port Mode for Connecting NPV Device to NPIV Core Switch

D.

In Cisco Storage Area Networking (SAN), an N-Port Virtualization (NPV) device is a device that provides a simplified connectivity option to the core switch of the SAN fabric. NPV mode allows an edge switch or a host to appear as a host to the core switch.

On the other hand, N-Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) mode is a Fibre Channel standard that enables a single Fibre Channel Physical (FCP) port to support multiple virtual ports, each with its unique World Wide Port Name (WWPN). This feature is useful when connecting multiple virtual machines to a Fibre Channel SAN fabric.

To connect an NPV device to an NPIV core switch, the port mode that is typically used is E (NP port emulation). This mode allows the NPV device to emulate a host's N port and communicate with the NPIV core switch using NPIV.

Option F (F port) is incorrect because an F port is a switch port that connects to another switch port or an E port.

Option N (N port) is incorrect because an N port is a node port that connects to a switch port.

Option D (NP port) is also incorrect because an NP port is used on an NPV device to connect to an F port on the core switch.

Therefore, the correct answer is A. E.