A customer has two Cisco 40GbE data switches.

NetApp hardware installation documentation strictly definessupported cable types and distancesfor Ethernet connectivity. For 40GbE connections using QSFP+ interfaces, NetApp supports both copper and optical cabling, each with specific distance limitations.

The exhibit shows supported copper cable options, including10-meter NetApp-supported copper cables, which exceed the current seven-meter requirement. Installing these supported cables is a valid and compliant solution.

Alternatively, the customer can change the requirement tooptical cables, which support significantly longer distances and are fully supported for AFF A400 40GbE connectivity. Optical cables are commonly used when distance exceeds passive copper limitations.

Relocating equipment is not required when supported cabling options exist. Changing “Ethernet cable requirements” generically is not a valid technical action.

Therefore, the correct answers areB and D.