NS0-173 Exam Details

  • Exam Code
    :NS0-173
  • Exam Name
    :Cisco and NetApp FlexPod Design Specialist
  • Certification
    :NetApp Certifications
  • Vendor
    :NetApp
  • Total Questions
    :60 Q&As
  • Last Updated
    :Jul 11, 2026

NetApp NS0-173 Online Questions & Answers

  • Question 31:

    A customer wants to design a FlexPod configuration based on a CVD that was published 10 months ago. The customer wants to ensure that they are using the latest hardware and software versions. In this scenario, which two tools are used to identify the latest supported hardware and software? (Choose two.)

    A. NetApp Interoperability Matrix Tool
    B. NetApp OnCommand System Manager
    C. Cisco UCS Hardware and Software Interoperability Matrix
    D. Cisco UCS Director

  • Question 32:

    A customer wants to configure SAN boot for its FlexPod system. The customer must consider the minimum number of FC ports to be configured on each node in the ONTAP storage solution. In this scenario, what is the minimum number of FC ports that should be configured per storage node?

    A. two
    B. one
    C. three
    D. four

  • Question 33:

    Your customer has a FlexPod solution with a 2-node switchless ONTAP system, Cisco Nexus 93108 switches, and Cisco UCS B-Series servers. The customer wants to expand to a 4-node ONTAP storage cluster. Which configuration is valid for expansion?

    A. Use the existing Nexus 93108 switches for the cluster interconnect.
    B. Add two Nexus 3232C switches for the cluster interconnect.
    C. Add two Nexus 93108 switches for the cluster interconnect.
    D. Add one Nexus 3232C switch for the cluster interconnect.

  • Question 34:

    A customer has ordered a FlexPod Select solution with a NetApp EF570.

    In this scenario, which three storage protocols are available for use? (Choose three.)

    A. InfiniBand
    B. CIFS
    C. iSCSI
    D. NFS
    E. FC

  • Question 35:

    You are configuring a FlexPod system for NAS protocols. You want to ensure that there are multiple paths between the initiators and targets in the solution. Which two steps will accomplish this task? (Choose two.)

    A. Allow the VLANs over the vPC peer link.
    B. Configure the VLANs in Cisco UCS Manager as Common/Global.
    C. Disable LACP.
    D. Configure the VSANs in the Cisco Nexus 5000 switches.

  • Question 36:

    A customer with a FlexPod Express configuration is currently operating Linux servers. The company wants to move to a Windows-centralized access method for the NetApp storage component. In this scenario, which two ONTAP features must be configured? (Choose two.)

    A. Active Directory security model
    B. SVM with the SMB protocol enabled
    C. Workgroup security model
    D. SVM with the NFS protocol enabled

  • Question 37:

    An architect is designing a FlexPod environment with Cisco Nexus 5000 switches to SAN boot all of the ESXi hosts over FC. In this scenario, what should the LUN ID number be?

    A. LUN 2
    B. LUN 3
    C. LUN 0
    D. LUN 1

  • Question 38:

    A FlexPod solution has been configured for iSCSI SAN boot with multiple paths between the server and the storage. In this scenario, how many initiators (IQNs) per server will need to be added in the corresponding igroup in ONTAP?

    A. three
    B. one
    C. four
    D. two

  • Question 39:

    Which two NetApp storage controllers would be used in a valid FlexPod Datacenter configuration? (Choose two.)

    A. NetApp FAS2700
    B. NetApp AFF A700
    C. NetApp E2800
    D. NetApp EF570

  • Question 40:

    A customer has verified physical connectivity on the FlexPod. However, the LUNs are not available on the Cisco UCS server. To make the LUNs visible to the UCS, the customer must enable a switching feature for zoning. In this scenario, what should the customer do?

    A. Enable NPIV on all switches.
    B. Enable Spine mode on all the Cisco Nexus 9000 switches.
    C. Enable NPV on all switches.
    D. Enable the device connector feature in Cisco UCS Manager.

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