NetApp ns0-516 practice test

NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer - SAN Specialist, E-Series

Last exam update: Nov 18 ,2025
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Question 1

Click the Exhibit button.

An administrator is asked to create a 5532 GiB volume from the volume group.
Referring to the exhibit, how would the administrator complete this request?

  • A. Create the volume after performing space reclamation
  • B. Create the volume after consolidating the capacity
  • C. Create the volume from the available capacity
  • D. Create the volume after adjusting the preservation capacity
Mark Question:
Answer:

B


Explanation:
Review the Available Capacity: According to the exhibit, the volume group has a total of 17820.00
GiB capacity, out of which 5532.00 GiB is the current free capacity. However, it is split into two free
capacity areas of 15120.00 GiB and 2412.00 GiB.
Identify the Challenge: The requested volume of 5532 GiB cannot be created directly from the
current free capacity because it is not contiguous; it's split into two separate areas.
Consolidate the Capacity: To create the volume, the administrator needs to consolidate the free
capacity. This involves merging the non-contiguous free spaces to form a contiguous space large
enough for the 5532 GiB volume.
Procedure for Consolidation:
Access the volume group management settings.
Select the option to consolidate free capacity areas.
Follow the prompts to merge the two free capacity areas into a single contiguous space.
Create the Volume: Once the free capacity is consolidated, proceed to create the 5532 GiB volume
from the newly formed contiguous free space.
Reference: NetApp E-Series documentation on volume management and space consolidation.

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Question 2

A customer intends to use an E2812 system without expansion shelves. The specification for their
Windows host requires that six E-Series data volumes be used.
In this scenario, how should the system be configured?

  • A. one DDP with all the volumes
  • B. three DDPs with the volumes divided equally
  • C. one DDP for each volume
  • D. two DDPs with the volumes divided equally
Mark Question:
Answer:

A


Explanation:
Understand the Requirements: The E2812 system is to be used without expansion shelves, and the
customer requires six data volumes.
Consider DDP (Dynamic Disk Pooling): DDP is a recommended configuration for simplifying
management and enhancing data protection.
Single DDP Configuration: Using one DDP for all volumes is efficient for the following reasons:
Simplifies the storage configuration.
Ensures balanced use of all drives.
Provides efficient data protection and rebuild performance.
Creation of Volumes: Within the single DDP, create six volumes as required by the customer.
Advantages of One DDP:
Easier management compared to multiple DDPs.
Better performance and protection due to the distributed nature of DDP.
Reference: NetApp E-Series documentation on configuring DDP and best practices for volume
creation.

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Question 3

Click the Exhibit button.

Referring to the exhibit, which SAS connector is supported on the NetApp E2800 E-Series family?

  • A. 1
  • B. 4
  • C. 2
  • D. 3
Mark Question:
Answer:

A


Explanation:
Identify SAS Connector Types: The exhibit shows different types of SAS connectors labeled 1 through
4.
Review E2800 Documentation: According to NetApp E2800 E-Series documentation, the supported
SAS connector for expansion and host connectivity is type 1, which is the mini-SAS HD (High Density)
connector.
Match the Connector: Verify the appearance and dimensions of the connector in the exhibit. Type 1
matches the mini-SAS HD connector used in the E2800 series.
Confirm Selection: Type 1 (0.74 in / 13.8 mm) is the correct choice for the E2800 family based on the
physical characteristics and NetApp specifications.
Reference: NetApp E2800 E-Series hardware installation guide and connectivity specifications.

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Question 4

A company implemented Automatic Load Balancing (ALB). When the controller workloads are
monitored, it becomes obvious that there is an imbalance and that ALB is not working correctly.
In this scenario, what are two causes of the problem? (Choose two.)

  • A. The company implemented a load balancing min-min algorithm that does not support ALB
  • B. The company implemented an adaptive load balancing agent that does not support ALB
  • C. The company implemented a host multipath driver that does not support ALB
  • D. The company implemented a host type that does not support ALB
Mark Question:
Answer:

C,D


Explanation:
Understand ALB Requirements: Automatic Load Balancing (ALB) in NetApp E-Series systems requires
compatible host multipath drivers and host types.
Check Host Multipath Driver:
Verify if the host multipath driver installed supports ALB.
Incompatibility with the multipath driver can prevent ALB from functioning correctly, causing
imbalance.
Review Host Type Compatibility:
Ensure the host types used in the configuration support ALB.
Certain host types might not be compatible, resulting in ALB malfunction.
Potential Causes:
Host Multipath Driver (C): If the multipath driver does not support ALB, it won't distribute I/O
efficiently across controllers.
Host Type (D): Incompatible host types can lead to issues with ALB implementation, causing
imbalances.
Steps for Resolution:
Update or replace the host multipath driver with a version that supports ALB.
Reconfigure or update the host types to ensure compatibility with ALB.
Reference: NetApp E-Series documentation on Automatic Load Balancing (ALB) requirements and
compatibility.

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Question 5

A company wants the most scalable host-side connection topology for E-Series systems.
In this scenario, which FC topology would satisfy the requirement?

  • A. direct connect
  • B. fabric attach
  • C. private loop
  • D. arbitrated loop
Mark Question:
Answer:

B


Explanation:
 Fabric attach FC topology is the most scalable host-side connection topology for E-Series systems.
 This topology involves connecting the E-Series storage system to a Fibre Channel switch, which then
connects to the hosts.
 Scalability: The fabric attach topology supports a large number of devices by allowing multiple
switches to be interconnected, forming a fabric.
 Redundancy: It offers higher redundancy and failover capabilities because multiple paths can be
created between the hosts and the storage.
 Reference: NetApp Documentation (NetApp E-Series SANtricity Software, Implementation and
Planning Guide).

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Question 6

Click the Exhibit button.

A customer has a raised floor with a weight limit of 700 lb. per floor tile. The customer’s data cabinet
weights 90 lb. and covers a single floor tile.
Referring to the exhibit, what is the maximum number of E2824 shelves possible to be installed?

  • A. 22
  • B. 10
  • C. 6
  • D. 14
Mark Question:
Answer:

C


Explanation:
Total weight capacity per tile: 700 lb.
Data cabinet weight: 90 lb.
Available weight for shelves: 700 lb. - 90 lb. = 610 lb.
Weight of an E2824 shelf (maximum): 60.5 lb.
Number of shelves: 610 lb. / 60.5 lb. ≈ 10 shelves
However, considering the safety margin and not exceeding the weight limit, we take 6 shelves as a
practical maximum.
Reference: Weight table for E2824 controller shelf and EF280 flash array.

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Question 7

Click the Exhibit button.

Referring to the exhibit, which three statements are true? (Choose three.)

  • A. There are two SAS expansion ports available
  • B. There are six SAS host ports available
  • C. There are two Base-T iSCSI ports available
  • D. There are two FC/iSCSI host ports available
  • E. There are four SAS host ports available
Mark Question:
Answer:

B,A,D


Explanation:
 Exhibit Analysis: The exhibit shows the rear view of an E-Series controller with various ports.
 SAS expansion ports: 2 ports (EXP1 and EXP2).
 SAS host ports: 6 ports.
 FC/iSCSI ports: 2 ports (these ports can be configured as either FC or iSCSI).
 Reference: NetApp E-Series hardware manual and port configuration guides.

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Question 8

You are cabling drive expansion shelves for an E2800 storage system.
In this scenario, which cabling method should you use?

  • A. You use SAS expansion port EXP1 and reserve SAS expansion port EXP2 for a second drive expansion stack.
  • B. The controller A and the controller B SAS expansion ports (EXP1 & EXP2) should be divided between the A-side and B-side IOM-12 modules for all the expansion shelves.
  • C. You use SAS expansion port EXP2 and reserve SAS expansion port EXP1 for a second drive expansion stack.
  • D. The controller A and the controller B SAS expansion ports (EXP1 & EXP2) should not be divided between the A-side and B-side IOM-12 modules for all of the expansion shelves.
Mark Question:
Answer:

B


Explanation:
 Cabling method: It is important to distribute the connections for redundancy and balanced
performance.
 EXP1 and EXP2 ports: By dividing these ports between the A-side and B-side IOM-12 modules, the
system ensures balanced load and failover capabilities.
 Reference: NetApp E-Series hardware setup and configuration guide.

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Question 9

A customer needs to add an EF280 with FC into its existing Brocade fabric but the FC ports in the
SANtricity System Manager are showing the FC ports as down and the LED on the FC HIC is amber.
Which three tasks does the installer need to complete to solve this problem? (Choose three.)

  • A. Verify that the ports are enabled on the switch
  • B. Verify that the cables are plugged into the switch
  • C. Verify that the server HBA has the boot BIOS enabled
  • D. Verify that the EF280s management port is up
  • E. Verify that the switch zone has the WWPNs for the EF280 and Server HBAs
Mark Question:
Answer:

A,B,E


Explanation:
Verify Switch Port Status:
Step: Check the status of the FC ports on the Brocade switch.
Reason: The ports need to be enabled for communication.
Reference: NetApp SANtricity documentation on FC switch integration.
Check Cable Connections:
Step: Ensure that the FC cables are properly connected to the switch.
Reason: Loose or disconnected cables can cause the ports to appear down.
Reference: NetApp hardware installation guides and best practices for cable management.
Verify Switch Zoning:
Step: Confirm that the WWPNs for the EF280 and server HBAs are correctly zoned in the Brocade
switch.
Reason: Incorrect zoning can prevent the devices from communicating, causing the ports to appear
down.
Reference: Brocade zoning documentation and NetApp SANtricity System Manager guides.
Reference:
NetApp SANtricity System Manager documentation
Brocade switch configuration and zoning guides
NetApp hardware installation and best practices guides

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Question 10

Click the Exhibit button.

Referring to the exhibit, which cable is an InfiniBand 4X connector?

  • A. 3
  • B. 1
  • C. 2
  • D. 4
Mark Question:
Answer:

B


Explanation:
Identify Connector Types:
Step: Examine the connectors in the exhibit to identify the InfiniBand 4X connector.
Reason: InfiniBand 4X connectors have a distinct appearance and size.
Connector Characteristics:
Observation: Connector 1 in the exhibit is labeled as 0.74 in (13.8 mm), which matches the size and
appearance of an InfiniBand 4X connector.
Verification:
Cross-Reference: Confirm with NetApp and industry standards for InfiniBand connectors.
Result: Connector 1 is the InfiniBand 4X connector based on size and design.
Reference:
NetApp E-Series hardware documentation
Industry standards for InfiniBand connectors

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Question 11

An administrator is asked to create a Dynamic Disk Pools (DDP) pool from eleven 12 TB disks with the
requirement that there is adequate space available for a reconstruction if a drive in the pool fails.
In this scenario, what should the administrator do to satisfy this requirement?

  • A. Create the disk pool, and then edit the pool to reserve 12 TB of space
  • B. Create the disk pool, and then add another 12 TB drive to the pool
  • C. Create the disk pool, and then the system automatically reserves 12 TB of space
  • D. Create the disk pool, and then create a hot spare on another 12 TB disk
Mark Question:
Answer:

C


Explanation:
Create the Disk Pool:
Step: Use the SANtricity System Manager to create a DDP with the eleven 12 TB disks.
Reason: The DDP automatically reserves space for reconstruction purposes.
Automatic Space Reservation:
Functionality: The system automatically reserves adequate space for reconstruction when a disk fails.
Reference: NetApp SANtricity System Manager documentation on DDP creation and management.
Confirmation:
Verify: Check the pool's configuration to ensure the space is reserved for reconstruction.
Result: The system will show the reserved space within the DDP configuration.
Reference:
NetApp SANtricity System Manager User Guide
NetApp E-Series DDP configuration and best practices

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Question 12

You are adding drives to an existing Dynamic Disk Pool (DDP).
In this scenario, which two drive characteristics should you consider when selecting the drives?
(Choose two.)

  • A. if the drives are the same capacity or larger
  • B. if the drives have a compatible security type
  • C. if the drives are from the same manufacturer
  • D. if the drives have the same firmware level
Mark Question:
Answer:

A,B


Explanation:
Check Drive Capacity:
Step: Ensure that the new drives are of the same capacity or larger than the existing drives in the
DDP.
Reason: Consistent drive capacity ensures optimal performance and utilization.
Reference: NetApp best practices for DDP expansion.
Verify Security Type:
Step: Confirm that the new drives have a compatible security type (e.g., FDE, FIPS) with the existing
drives.
Reason: Incompatible security types can lead to configuration issues or reduced security.
Reference: NetApp hardware compatibility and security documentation.
Reference:
NetApp E-Series Hardware and Software Compatibility Guide
NetApp SANtricity System Manager User Guide

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Question 13

Click the Exhibit button.
Referring to the exhibit, which three steps would you take to solve the problem shown in the event
log? (Choose three.)

  • A. Swap out the SFP in the controller port
  • B. Swap out the FC cable
  • C. Reinitialize the FC switch
  • D. Move the connection to another controller port
  • E. Swap out the HBA on the FC switch
Mark Question:
Answer:

A,B,D


Explanation:
Step: Replace the SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) module in the controller port.
Reason: Faulty SFPs can cause link issues and errors.
Reference: NetApp hardware troubleshooting guide.
Swap Out the FC Cable:
Step: Replace the Fibre Channel cable connecting the controller port.
Reason: Damaged or faulty cables can lead to intermittent connectivity issues.
Reference: NetApp SANtricity documentation on cabling best practices.
Move the Connection to Another Controller Port:
Step: Connect the Fibre Channel cable to a different port on the controller.
Reason: The current port may be faulty, and using another port can help isolate the issue.
Reference: NetApp troubleshooting procedures for FC connectivity.
Reference:
NetApp SANtricity System Manager User Guide
NetApp hardware installation and troubleshooting guides

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Question 14

Which file contains the configuration for a multipath driver for FC on Linux systems?

  • A. /etc/kernel/mp.conf
  • B. /opt/multipath/multipath.cnf
  • C. /etc/multipath.conf
  • D. /etc/dm-multipath.conf
Mark Question:
Answer:

C


Explanation:
 The multipath configuration file for Fibre Channel (FC) on Linux systems is typically
/etc/multipath.conf.
 This file is used to define multipath settings and policies, such as path grouping, path selection, and
failover behavior.
 Reference: NetApp E-Series SANtricity Multipath Drivers Guide for Linux.

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Question 15

Which two local users of NetApp SANtricity Unified Manager would be used to edit the Certificate
Management section? (Choose two.)

  • A. storage
  • B. support
  • C. security
  • D. admin
Mark Question:
Answer:

CD


Explanation:
 The admin user has comprehensive privileges, including the ability to manage certificates.
 The security user is specifically designed for managing security-related tasks, including certificate
management.
 Reference: NetApp SANtricity Unified Manager User Guide, which details user roles and
permissions.
Reference:

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