What is the purpose of NPIV?

A.
Allows multiple servers to access the same virtualized LUN

B.
Provides method to create virtual interfaces within a Cisco MDS switch

C.
Allows the virtual machines to bypass the hypervisor and access a LUN directly

D.
Allows multiple virtual servers to share a single switch port while maintaining their identity

Explanation:
According to the DCUCD training material, page 6-13:

N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV):
– Allow several virtual servers to share a single switch port while maintaining their identity