LIOK -
Yes, It should work just fine.
NetApp simulators are a running copy of ONTAP.
All protocols and features should work the same as they would on a real NetApp system.
The only limitation would be that sims can only do ISCSI for SAN ...
I hope this response has been helpful to you.
At your service,
Eugene E. Kashpureff, Sr.
Independent NetApp Consultant http://www.linkedin.com/in/eugenekashpureff
Senior NetApp Instructor, Fast Lane US http://www.fastlaneus.com/
(P.S. I appreciate 'kudos' on any helpful posts.)