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What is required to allow a new server to see its allocated storage on the storage array in a fibre channel environment?

Zoning
LUN masking
Supernetting
VLAN tagging

The correct answer is: Zoning

In a Fibre Channel environment, zoning is crucial for establishing a communication path between servers and storage devices. It essentially controls which devices can see each other on the network. By segmenting the storage area network (SAN) into smaller zones, zoning ensures that only authorized devices can access specific storage resources. When a new server is added to the environment, it must be configured within a zone that includes both the server and the storage array. This configuration allows the server to "see" its allocated storage LUNs (Logical Unit Numbers). Without proper zoning, the server would be unable to communicate with the storage array or access the storage resources allocated to it. LUN masking, while relevant in storage configurations, is a subsequent step that controls which servers can access specific LUNs once a server can see the storage. Supernetting and VLAN tagging pertain to IP networking and do not apply directly to Fibre Channel connectivity or the concept of zoning in SANs.