Which of the following statements about LUN creation in Data ONTAP is true based on the given configuration?

• A. LUN creation can only be done with lun create.
• B. LUN creation can be done with lun setup in some cases.
• C. LUN creation is not possible on this system.
• D. LUN creation requires both lun create and lun setup.

Answer: (B)

LUN provisioning in Data ONTAP can follow more than one path depending on the setup flow. The standard way to create a LUN is with a direct creation command that you run after choosing the target volume, LUN path, size, and block size. But there are scenarios—such as during an automated or guided setup workflow—where a setup command can also create and configure a LUN as part of the process. That’s why creating a LUN can be done with the setup command in some cases. The other options are too absolute: LUNs aren’t restricted to only one command, the system can create LUNs, and you don’t need to perform both commands together for a single LUN creation.