Which component is associated with a data LIF?

A data LIF (Logical Interface) is specifically associated with a Storage Virtual Machine (SVM). The data LIF is used in storage systems to manage and direct data traffic to and from the logical interfaces that a storage service can offer. In a NetApp environment, a Storage VM encapsulates the configuration settings for storage resources, such as volumes and aggregates, and also includes network settings for data access. Since the data LIF operates at the SVM level, it plays a crucial role in connecting clients to the appropriate storage resources.

While volumes and aggregates are essential components of storage, they do not directly manage the logical interfaces that handle data I/O operations. An interface group relates to the physical network interfaces on the storage system but is not specifically a component that is directly tied to the operations of a data LIF. The relationship between the data LIF and the Storage VM is key to understanding how data is served and accessed within a NetApp infrastructure.