An administrator has configured multi-pathing using an Fiber Channel array in an
active-active configuration. What is the expected behavior of an ESXi host when a failed
preferred path becomes available using the Fixed path selection policy for this array type?
A.
It automatically reverts to the preferred path.
B.
It continues using the current path until it is manually reverted.
C.
It resumes load balancing across all available paths.
D.
It reverts to the preferred path after the host has been restored and rebooted.
Explanation:
B
Fixed (VMware)
The host uses the designated preferred path, if it has been configured. Otherwise, it selects the first working path discovered at system boot time. If you want the host to use a particular preferred path, specify it manually. Fixed is the default policy for most active-active storage devices.
Note
If the host uses a default preferred path and the path’s status turns to Dead, a new path is selected as preferred. However, if you explicitly designate the preferred path, it will remain preferred even when it becomes inaccessible.