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1Which storage protocol is commonly used for block-level access in PowerStore environments?
- ANFS (Network File System)
- BSMB (Server Message Block)
- CiSCSI (Internet Small Computer System Interface)
- DHTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
2What is the benefit of using quotas in PowerStore file provisioning?
- AIncreasing data transfer speeds
- BManaging user authentication
- CLimiting storage usage per user
- DReducing network latency
3What is a key capability of PowerStore Migration?
- ATranslating foreign languages
- BAnalyzing network security
- CMigrating data without downtime
- DManaging virtual machine snapshots
4A storage administrator removed an appliance from the cluster.
What is the status of the licenses removed from the appliance?- ALicenses become void.
- BNo licensing impact
- CLicenses are erased
5What is the purpose of applying a protection policy to a file storage resource in PowerStore?
- AControlling user access permissions
- BManaging storage tiering
- CAutomating backup and recovery processes
- DOptimizing network bandwidth
6What is the default file snapshot access type in PowerStore?
- AProtocol (Read/Write)
- BProtocol (Read-Only)
- CSnapshot (Read-Only)
- DSnapshot (Read/Write)
7What is the relationship between RPO and RTO in data protection?
- AThey are interchangeable terms.
- BRPO defines data loss tolerance, while RTO defines downtime tolerance.
- CRPO and RTO have no relevance in data protection.
- DRTO defines data loss tolerance, while RPO defines downtime tolerance
8During implementation of an iSCSI PowerStore X, the System Administrator is setting up performance
policies on externally connected VMFS volumes. They create three DataStores with a high, medium, and
low performance policy.
Testing is showing that the VM on the low performance DataStore is running at roughly the same
performance as the VM on the high performance DataStore.
Both are performing well, but why is the System administrator seeing the same performance?- APowerStore X policies are QoS based and only affect performance during contention
- BPowerStore X tiered storage performance hasn't been turned on in system settings
- CPowerStore X QoS-based performance policies can only be applied to VVols
- DPowerStore X tiered storage performance policies can only be applied to workloads on the
PowerStore X hos
9A VM administrator uses their PowerStore user account and noticed they are unable to change their
password.
Why?- AExtended schema for Unix users in Active Directory not set
- BVM Administrator role cannot set password
- CIn settings > users: enable allow user to change password not set
- DValidate user in Active Directory not set
10What is the default replication interface assigned after initial configuration of a PowerStore 5000T
system?- A4PortCard-FEPort0
- B10 GbE Optical Port-0 in IOModule-0
- CLACP bond
- D4PortCard-FEPort1
11Which API does PowerStore use to communicate with ESXi server during vVols provisioning
operation?- AREST
- BSOAP
- CVAAI
- DVASA
12What is the significance of the warning given when a volume with data services is deleted?
- AVolume is mapped to a host
- BVolume is participating in a migration
- CSnapshot is present on the volume
- DProtection policy is configured on the volume
13What is the main advantage of block provisioning over file provisioning in storage systems?
- ABetter compatibility with cloud storage
- BMore efficient use of storage capacity
- CFaster data retrieval times
- DEasier integration with virtualization technologies
14What is the role of a recovery point objective (RPO) in remote replication for VMware storage?
- AIt defines the maximum recovery time allowed.
- BIt specifies the number of VMs to be replicated.
- CIt determines the distance between data centers.
- DIt sets the frequency of replication.
15In PowerStore, what is the first step in the process of provisioning block storage to a host?
- ACreating a LUN (Logical Unit Number)
- BDefining a backup schedule
- CAllocating CPU resources
- DInstalling network drivers
16An administrator has performed the Cutover operation for an import session from a Dell EMC Unity
system.
What is the result of the operation?- AImported LUN host mapping is removed from the Dell EMC Unity system
- BHost is removed from the DellEMC Unity system
- CHost initiators are removed from the DellEMC Unity system
- DImported LUN is deleted from the DellEMC Unity system
17When creating a new volume on a multi-appliance PowerStore cluster what determines on which
appliance the volume will be automatically provisioned?- AReplication balancer
- BCluster balancer
- CResource balancer
- DNode balancer
18The WAN connection between the production and DR sites has a latency of >= 5 and <20
milliseconds.
Which firewall port is used by PowerStore to communicate between sites?- A13334
- B13337
- C13336
- D13335
19An administrator is attempting to remove a remote replication session for a test volume. The
administrator selects the test volume from the Storage tab. From the More Actions dropdown list the
Unassign Protection Policy is selected.
In the Unassign Protection Policy confirmation window the administrator clicks the Unassign button and
receives a Modify Volume error.
What is the cause of the error?- AProtection policy replication rule RPO value was not set to zero
- BOperation was performed from the replication destination
- CReplication session was not paused before the protection policy was unassigned
- DReplication rule was not deleted from the protection policy
20A SQL Cluster with attached PowerStore storage has Volumes SQL1, SQL2, SQL4, SQL5 which all
require write order preservation. The SQL administrator no longer requires SQL4 and has removed it
from the database. The Storage Administrator goes to delete volume SQL4 and finds that the option is
grayed out.
Why is the option to delete the volume unavailable?- ASQL4 was renamed from SQL3
- BSQL4 still has replications
- CSQL4 is part of a volume group
- DSQL4 still has snapshots
21Which ports are recommended for use as the interconnect between the two Dell supplied Data
Switches connected to PowerStore?- ATwo 10 GigE
- BTwo 25 GbE
- CTwo 100 GigE
- DFour 1 GbE
22What is the main benefit of VMware provisioning with PowerStore vVols over traditional storage
provisioning methods?- AEnhanced network performance
- BSimplified storage management
- CIncreased CPU utilization
- DImproved file sharing capabilities
23When planning rack layout, why should base enclosures be grouped together?
- APower distribution requirements
- BRack weight balance
- CEase of cable management
- DHot aisle requirement
24What does the data import session Pause operation do?
- ADeactivates the host to PowerStore control path
- BStops the source to PowerStore background copy operation
- CStops the source to PowerStore cutover operation
- DDeactivates the host to PowerStore data path
25What feature of PowerStore allows dynamic adjustment of resources to handle varying workloads?
- AStatic provisioning
- BFixed resource allocation
- CAdaptive resource management
- DStatic performance scaling
26During the unpacking of a new PowerStore 3000 X with two (2) expansion enclosures, the
Implementation Engineer finds 2 meter SAS cables.
According to best practices for what are these cables used?- ATo interconnect the base enclosure with the first expansion enclosure
- BSAS cables are unsupported on PowerStore X
- CTo interconnect the base enclosure with the expansion enclosures
- DFor interconnecting the expansion enclosures
27When planning rack layout, why should base enclosures be grouped together?
- APower distribution requirements
- BRack weight balance
- CEase of cable management
- DHot aisle requirement
28A customer wants to add capacity to their PowerStore 7000X. The system is populated with 6 NVMe
15.36 TB SSDs.
What is the maximum number and type of drives that can be added to the base enclosure?- A15 SAS SSD
- B15 NVMe SSD
- C17 NVMe SCM
- D17 SAS SSD
29What is the term used to describe the process of copying data from one location to another for the
purpose of disaster recovery?- AData deduplication
- BRemote replication
- CStorage virtualization
- DNetwork segmentation
30At what point in the configuration of a non-disruptive Import session is the storage resource
provisioned on the PowerStore system?- AAt the Begin Import step of the Import Storage wizard.
- BWhen the ImportKit is installed on the host
- CBefore the remote system is added to PowerStore.
- DAs part of the verify iSCSI availability process.
31A storage administrator has configured the addition of a VNX2 as a remote system for migration.
Which Import External Storage migration feature architectural components are now established?- AHost iSCSI initiators are registered on the VNX2 storage system
- BData path and management control path to the source storage system
- CData path and management control path to the access host
- DHost Fibre Channel initiators are registered on the VNX2 storage system
32A company has purchased a PowerStore T single appliance with an expansion enclosure along with 2
data switches and 1 management out-of-band switch.
What is the total number of rack units (Us) required for racking the hardware?- A7
- B79
- C8
- D10
33How many host groups can a single host belong to?
- A3
- B1
- C2
- D4
34While configuring a Dell switch with PowerStore, what are the recommended license outputs from a
show license status command?- AType: Term-Based, Status: Active
- BStatus: Perpetual, Type: Open
- CType: Perpetual, Status: Active
- DStatus: Term-Based, Type: Unlimited
35Which protocol is commonly used for client access to file storage in PowerStore environments?
- AiSCSI
- BNFS
- CSMB
- DFibre Channel
36How does PowerStore vVols technology contribute to efficient storage provisioning?
- ABy allocating fixed storage amounts to VMs
- BBy dynamically adjusting storage resources for VMs
- CBy managing network routing for VMs
- DBy optimizing CPU performance for VMs
37Which protocol is commonly used to provide ESXi host access to vVols in PowerStore environments?
- ANFS
- BiSCSI
- CvSAN
- DvVols
38What is the main benefit of using the PowerStore Migration feature for data movement?
- AReducing power consumption
- BAutomating software updates
- CMinimizing data loss and downtime
- DEnhancing CPU performance
39What is the purpose of the PowerStore Quick Start Guide during the initial configuration process?
- ATo provide entertainment options
- BTo troubleshoot hardware failures
- CTo guide users through setup steps
- DTo enable advanced system tuning
40Which host identifier can be associated with hosts and host groups?
- AiSCSI MAC Address
- BiSCSI IQN
- CFCID
- DFibre Channel Arbitrated Loop Address
41A customer wants to add capacity to their PowerStore 5000T. The system is populated with 6 NVMe
SCM 750 GB drives.
What is the maximum number and type of drives that can be added to the base enclosure?- A15 NVMe SCM
- B15 NVMe SSD
- C17 NVMe SCM
- D17 NVMe SSD
42What IP subnet is used for the File Mobility Network IPs to enable file replication?
- ASame as the cluster management network
- BSame as the iSCSI network
- CSame as the NAS network
- DSame as the Replication network
43A Storage Administrator is doing a quarterly space audit on the company's PowerStore T. The
Administrator notices that Vol-SMB004 was accidentally set to 5 TB when it should have been set to 4
TB. When going to change the size, the system will NOT accept the change.
What is preventing the change?- AThere is an active minor alert on the volume
- BVolume has snapshots
- CStorage Administrator does not have permissions to shrink the volume
- DVolume size cannot be decreased
44Which configuration step is required for the installation of the ImportKit?
- ASelect the network interface for the management control path
- BSelect the RSA key that the HTTPS certificate uses on the host data path
- CConfigure the MPIO active path and failover policy
- DConfigure the host iSCSI initiator connectivity to PowerStore
45What is the total number of NVRAM devices used in PowerStore 3000?
- A2
- B4
- C6
- Dup to 21
46What is the process of copying data from a local storage system to a remote one called?
- ABackup
- BSnapshot
- CReplication
- DDeduplication
47What is the key technology that PowerStore utilizes to optimize storage performance and efficiency?
- AMagnetic tape
- BSolid State Drives (SSDs)
- CHard Disk Drives (HDDs)
- DOptical discs
48Which port location in the graphic is used for network management connectivity on a PowerStore X?
- A1
- B2
- C3
- D4
49To prevent connectivity alerts how should the 4 front end ports be connected?
- AAll ports from Node A to the one switch, all ports from Node B to the other switch
- BConnecting ports 2 and 3 from Node A to ports 2 and 3 of Node B
- CAlternating connections to 2 data switches from each node
- DAll ports from both Nodes to one data switch
50To prevent connectivity alerts how should the 4 front end ports be connected?
- AAll ports from Node A to the one switch, all ports from Node B to the other switch
- BConnecting ports 2 and 3 from Node A to ports 2 and 3 of Node B
- CAlternating connections to 2 data switches from each node
- DAll ports from both Nodes to one data switch
51What is the primary purpose of remote protection in PowerStore?
- AIncreasing local storage capacity
- BEnhancing CPU performance
- CReplicating data to a remote site for disaster recovery
- DImproving network connectivity
52What does vVols stand for in the context of PowerStore VMware provisioning?
- AVirtual Volatile Storage
- BVirtual Viable Solutions
- CVirtual Volumes
- DVolatile Virtual Machines
53Which is the supported Path Selection Policy for an ESXi host to a PowerStore volume?
- AVMW_PSP_MRU
- BVMW_PSP_FIXED
- CVMW_PSP_RR
54Correctly order the steps for creating an SMB file share on a PowerStore.
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up to 50% cashback.- A1. Configuration of a NAS server
2. Configuration of server type
3. Creation of an SMB share
4. Provisioning a file system - B1. Configuration of server type
2. Configuration of a NAS server
3. Creation of an SMB share
4. Provisioning a file system - C1. Creation of an SMB share
2. Configuration of server type
3. Configuration of a NAS server
4. Provisioning a file system - DCreation of an SMB share
2. Provisioning a file system
3. Configuration of a NAS server
4. Configuration of server type
- A1. Configuration of a NAS server
55An administrator receives an alert on a PowerStore Cluster with three appliances:
The appliance A1 is projected to run out of space in 8 days Capacity utilization is above 90 percent
Which tools are available to assist the Administrator with a potential resolution?- AThin provision conversion wizard
- BSystem Optimization
- CSpace reclamation wizard
- DAssisted Migration
56What is a benefit of using vVols for VMware storage provisioning in PowerStore?
- ASimplified power management
- BImproved graphics rendering
- CFine-grained control over VM storage
- DAccelerated network speed
57An administrator has performed the Cutover operation for an import session from a VNX2 source
storage system.
What is a result of the operation?- AHost is removed from the VNX2 Storage Group
- BImported LUN is removed from the VNX2 Storage Group
- CStorage Group containing the imported LUN is deleted
- DImported LUN is deleted from the VNX2
58What is the primary benefit of remote replication for disaster recovery in PowerStore?
- AReducing CPU usage
- BMinimizing network traffic
- CEnsuring data availability and business continuity
- DOptimizing file storage allocation
59When a Volume is selected for the intercluster migration, what other data services associated with the
volume will also be moved with it?- AThin Clones and snapshots
- BThin Clones and File systems
- CReplications and Volume Groups
- DNAS Servers and File.systems
60Which parameter is commonly defined in a protection policy for block storage resources?
- ACooling temperature
- BCPU allocation
- CBackup frequency
- DPower consumption limit
61Which term refers to the process of assigning specific storage resources to a host's operating system
in PowerStore?- AResource pooling
- BStorage virtualization
- CLUN masking
- DData deduplication
62What is the purpose of a data protection policy in PowerStore?
- ATo prevent unauthorized access
- BTo allocate storage space efficiently
- CTo define backup and recovery strategies
- DTo manage network bandwidth
63A PowerStore Administrator was tasked with provisioning block storage to hosts using iSCSI initiators.
The Administrator configured iSCSI Auto Discovery IP address, but the iSCSI initiators are NOT
automatically discovered in PowerStore Manager.
What is the issue?- AIQN Auto Discovery is not enabled on the PowerStore cluster
- BAn iSCSI embedded module is connected to the cluster
- CCHAP authentication is disabled
- DCHAP authentication is enabled
64What is the primary goal of the PowerStore Migration feature?
- AIncreasing CPU performance
- BAutomating backup processes
- CEnabling cloud storage integration
- DFacilitating the movement of data between storage systems
65A storage administrator is unable to delete a volume.
What is the cause?- AVolume has a protection policy
- BVolume has snapshots
- CVolume has been replicated
- DVolume has active data
66A customer is new to PowerStore and asks if there are any differences between the A and B back-end
ports.
What is the correct response?- AAll ports on the base enclosure are input ports
- BAll ports on the base enclosure are output ports
- C“A” ports are input ports and “B” ports are output ports
- DA” ports are output ports and “B” ports are input ports
67A PowerStore T administrator is tasked to replicate two production volumes to a DR cluster. The
expected latency between the source and target cluster is 9ms.
How should the network latency be set while creating the remote system connection using PowerStore
manager?- ACustom
- BLow
- CHigh
- DMedium
68What is the purpose of applying a protection policy to a virtual machine created on a vVol in
PowerStore?- ADefining CPU and memory allocation
- BAutomating backup and recovery operations
- CManaging network switch configurations
- DEnhancing guest OS security
69A storage administrator has provisioned a 50GB volume and presented it to an application. The
application owner has requested that the volume be replicated to a secondary array.
Which policy should be assigned to the volume to enable replication?- AProtection
- BPerformance
- CRemote
- DReplication
70An administrator is trying to set a performance policy while creating a Thin Clone of a volume group.
Why is the option to set performance policy unavailable?- AVolumes in the volume group are not mapped to any hosts
- BNo Volumes are added in the volume group
- CThin Clones cannot be created using a volume group
- DPerformance policy can only be set on a Thin Clone volume
71What is the maximum supported retention time when using snapshot retention periods on PowerStore
arrays?- A90 days
- B120 days
- C365 days
- D730 days
72Which administrator tasks are needed to increase the size of a VMFS datastore without the use of the
VSI plugin, mounted to an external ESXi host?- AChange the volume size in PowerStore Manager and refresh the size of the datastore in vSphere
- BChange the volume size in PowerStore Manager and restart the VASA service in vSphere
- CChange the size of the datastore in vSphere and refresh the size of the volume in PowerStore
Manager - DChange the size of the datastore in vSphere and restart the VAAI service in PowerStore Manager
73A PowerStore T cluster has 3 appliances. Users are unable to access NAS services.
What might be the issue?- AMaster appliance is off-line
- BNAS appliance failover is incorrectly configured
- CTrial license is expired
- DResource balancer service has failed
74In PowerStore, how are hosts typically identified within a host group?
- ABy their physical location
- BBy their brand and model
- CBy their IP addresses or WWNs
- DBy their operating system version
75Which aspect of PowerStore's design ensures seamless, non-disruptive upgrades and maintenance?
- ASingle-node architecture
- BHardware-specific upgrades
- CMicroservice-based architecture
- DManual service interruptions
76What is the key purpose of configuring remote replication for VMware storage resources in
PowerStore?- AEnhancing graphics rendering performance
- BImproving virtual machine boot times
- CEnabling disaster recovery for VMs and data
- DReducing the need for CPU resources
77What is the purpose of configuring Ethernet switching for a PowerStore system?
- ATo enable Wi-Fi connectivity
- BTo optimize storage capacity
- CTo manage power distribution
- DTo establish network connectivity between storage nodes
78What are the IP requirements for ICW on PowerStore X and PowerStore T models?
- APowerStore T requires three storage IP addresses and PowerStore X requires five storage IP addresses
- BPowerStore T requires four management IP addresses and PowerStore X requires six management IP addresses
- CPowerStore T requires five management IP addresses and PowerStore X requires six management IP addresses
- DPowerStore T requires seven storage IP addresses and PowerStore X requires three storage IP addresses
79An administrator is trying to connect to PowerStore using SSH with PuTTY and log in as the service
user. Which port do they need to SSH to:- A22
- B25
- C443
- D8443
80What is the role of a storage administrator in PowerStore administration?
- AManaging network switches
- BConfiguring host applications
- CMonitoring power consumption
- DOverseeing storage infrastructure and operations
81How is the first installed expansion enclosure displayed in PowerStore Manager?
- ABus_0_0
- BBus_0_1
- CBus_1_1
- DBus_1_0
82Which drive configuration is available for the PowerStore Expansion Enclosure?
- ANVMe SSD (all slots)
- BNVMe SCM (all slots)
- CNVMe NVRAM (all slots)
- DSAS SSD (all slots)
83Note the yellow arrow. A Data Center Engineer notices that the LED is blinking blue and amber
alternating at one second intervals. What does this indicate?
- ANode is Degraded
- BSystem is booting
- CNode in Service Mode
- DSystem not initialized
84A storage administrator received an error in PowerStore Manager when attempting to restore a
volume group from a snapshot. Why might this happen?- AVolume group is mapped to the host
- BA volume was removed from the volume group
- CInsufficient privileges to perform a restore operation
- DSelected snapshot has expired
85Which SMB Version is disabled by default in a PowerStore T?
- ASMB 3.1.1
- BSMB 2
- CSMB 3
- DSMB 1
86How is the upgrade process on a multi-appliance cluster run?
- AMaster appliance primary node first, then the peer node
- BOn one node at a time
- COn all primary nodes first, then peer nodes
- DIn parallel on all nodes
87What is a result of removing a remote replication session?
- AReplica is deleted from the replication destination.
- BRemote system relationship is removed.
- CReplica remains on the replication destination.
- DReplica data state is preserved on source system snapshot.
888.What are two supported front end connectivity options for block storage access on PowerStore?
- AiSCSI
- BRDMA
- CRoCE
- DNVMe
- EInfiniBand
89What does a Storage Administrator need to consider about Resource Balance when assigning
volumes?- AWhether the Cluster is offline
Node failure status
I/O utilization - BWhether the appliance is online
Appliance failure status
Cluster utilization - CWhether the Node is offline
Appliance failure status
Node utilization - DWhether the appliance is offline
Appliance failure status
Capacity utilization
- AWhether the Cluster is offline
90Which port location in the graphic is used for network management connectivity on a PowerStore T?
- A1
- B2
- C3
- D4
91What role does a NAS server play in PowerStore file provisioning?
- AAllocating LUNs
- BManaging object storage
- CHosting shared file systems
- DCreating virtual machines
92What role does the migration target play in the PowerStore migration process?
- AIt manages data deduplication.
- BIt initiates the migration process
- CIt analyzes migration log
- DIt receives and stores the migrated data
93Which network is used by the PowerStore for communication to the cluster database?
- Ainter-node
- BICM
- CIDN
- DICD
94Which factor should be considered when configuring remote replication for file storage resources?
- AVirtual machine configuration
- BNetwork switch brand
- CDistance between sites
- DCooling efficiency
95Which IP network range is used by the PowerStore Discovery Network?
- A128.221.0.0/16
- B128.221.1.249/25
- C169.254.0.0/16
- D192.168.1.200/24
96During the initial system configuration of PowerStore, what is the purpose of discovering storage
resources?- ATo enable power management
- BTo optimize data deduplication
- CTo assign IP addresses to nodes
- DTo establish Fibre Channel connections
97.What is a potential challenge of remote replication in PowerStore?
- AHigher storage costs
- BReduced network latency
- CSimplified management
- DIncreased CPU usage
98What are the components of the Import External Storage feature?
- AA source storage system, a host running orchestrator, a PowerStore with plugin installed
- BA source storage system running orchestrator, a host, a PowerStore with plugin installed
- CA source storage system, a host with plugin installed, a PowerStore running orchestrator
- DA source storage system with plugin installed, a host running orchestrator, a PowerStore
99What describes the remote replication Failover operation?
- AIt is run automatically by the replication destination system in the event of a source system outage
- BIt is run from the replication destination system by the administrator in the event of a source system outage
- CIt is run automatically by the replication source system in the event of a source system outage
- DIt is run from the replication source system by the administrator in the event of an outage on the
system
100What is the purpose of applying a protection policy to a block storage resource in PowerStore?
- ATo define the amount of storage space allocated
- BTo ensure data security through encryption
- CTo automate backup and recovery processes
- DTo optimize network bandwidth usage
101What is a requirement for spanning tree on the Ethernet switching when implementing a PowerStore
system?- AConsult with the network administrator to select the spanning tree priority
- BSet the spanning tree priority to 0 on the Ethernet switching
- CSelect the spanning tree priority returned from a show LLDP neighbor query
- DEnable the root bridge spanning tree priority on the Ethernet switching
102In which user interfaces are vVol asynchronous remote replication sessions configured?
- AVMware vSphere and SRM
- BVMware vSphere and Powerstore Manager
- CSRM and Powerstore Volume Manager
- DPowerstore Manager and SRM
103After replacing an SFP in PowerStore, the port link LED has a blink interval of 1 second.
What does this mean?- AInitializing
- BLink Up
- CUnsupported SFP
- DSFP is healthy
104In PowerStore, what is the function of a host group?
- ATo group storage nodes together
- BTo organize user accounts
- CTo categorize different storage pools
- DTo manage access to storage resources for specific hosts
105What information does a host initiator typically provide to access PowerStore block storage?
- AEncryption keys
- BIP addresses of backup servers
- CWorld Wide Names (WWNs) or IQNs
- DSNMP community strings
106What is the final configuration step when installing the ImportKit for a Windows host accessing
VNX2 storage?- ASelect the folder location on the host for the program installation
- BSelect the RSA key for configuring the control path HTTPS certificate
- CConfigure the network port and interface for the host data path
- DConfigure the network port and interface for the management control path
107What is the minimum number of storage drives required for a base enclosure?
- A6
- B7
- C23
- D25
108How is the VASA provider registered with vSphere when connecting to a PowerStore X system?
- AVASA is unsupported in PowerStore X models
- BBuilt into the PowerStore X system code
- CAutomatically added during Initial Configuration
- DManually added from vCenter server using add storage provider option
109Which PowerStore configuration is designed for high-performance, enterprise-grade workloads?
- APowerStore T
- BPowerStore S
- CPowerStore A
- DPowerStore M
110What is the minimum number of IP addresses required for adding storage network to an existing
single-appliance PowerStore T cluster?- A4 IP addresses: 2 for Node A, 2 for node B
- B3 IP addresses: 1 for Node A, 1 for node B, and 1 for Global Discovery
- C5 IP addresses: 2 for Node A, 2 for node B, and 1 for Global Discovery
- D2 IP addresses: 1 for Node A, 1 for node B
111What is a requirement for the Import External Storage migration feature?
- APowerStore Global Storage Discovery IP address must be configured
- BPowerPath host-based multipathing software
- CPowerStore LACP bonded ports are tagged for replication
- DDirect Fibre Channel connections between storage systems
112What describes the Import External Storage feature operation?
- AvMotion based migration of VMware storage to PowerStore
- BReplication based migration of file data to PowerStore
- CHost based migration of block data to PowerStore
- DSANCopy based migration of block data to PowerStore
113What are two requirements for the source and destination site clusters for vVol replication with
PowerStore? (Select 2)- ABoth sites must be configured within the same VMware vCenter
- BPowerStore clusters must have protection rules that are configured
- CStorage Containers must be configured with different sizes
- DPowerStore systems must be configured as Remote Systems to each other
114Which role is responsible for managing data protection and recovery operations in PowerStore?
- AStorage administrator
- BNetwork administrator
- CSecurity analyst
- DSystem architect
115When manually migrating a volume between PowerStore appliances, in what order should the tasks
be carried out?- A1. Select a volume and then select Migrate
2. Select migrate now
3. Select destination appliance and then start migration
4. Rescan the Hosts - B1. Rescan the Hosts
2. Select migrate now
3. Select a volume and then select Migrate
4. Select destination appliance and then start migration - C1. Rescan the Hosts
2. Select destination appliance and then start migration
3. Select a volume and then select Migrate
4. Select migrate now - D1.Select a volume and then select Migrate
2. Select destination appliance and then start migration
3. Rescan the Hosts
4. Select migrate now
- A1. Select a volume and then select Migrate
116At what point in the configuration of an External Storage Import session does the data path from the
host to the PowerStore system become the active IO path?- AWhen the import session begins
- BBefore launching the Import Storage wizard
- CDuring the ImportKit installation
- DAs MPIO restarts on the host
117An administrator is asked to protect a virtual machine using a protection policy.
Which statement is correct?- AThe policy protects the underlying file systems and replication is not supported
- BThe policy protects the underlying vVols and replication is supported
- CThe policy protects the underlying file systems and replication is supported
- DThe policy protects the underlying vVols and replication is not supported
118Which requirement is important when considering the migration of data using PowerStore Migration?
- ANumber of social media followers
- BAvailable Wi-Fi networks
- CCompatibility with source systems
- DAmount of RAM in the server
119Which protocol is commonly used for Ethernet-based storage communication in PowerStore?
- ASMTP
- BHTTP
- CNFS
- DiSCSI
120What is the recommended Windows multi-pathing policy for block volumes on a PowerStore array?
- ALeast QueueDepth
- BRound-Robin
- CFailOver
- DLeast Weighted Paths
121Which of the following is a model of Dell EMC PowerStore?
- APowerBox One
- BPowerVault XT
- CPowerCenter Pro
- DPowerStore X
122What does a Logical Unit Number (LUN) represent in PowerStore provisioning?
- AA physical storage disk
- BA network switch
- CA virtual storage volume
- DA backup schedule
123What is the benefit of using host groups in PowerStore for managing access to storage resources?
- ASimplifying network configuration
- BReducing the need for backups
- CImproving cooling efficiency
- DStreamlining hardware maintenance
124Which component is responsible for managing software-defined storage features in PowerStore?
- ANetwork interface cards
- BStorage media
- CPowerStore Manager
- DFiber Channel switches
125Which component of PowerStore is responsible for managing data placement and optimizing
performance?- AData nodes
- BStorage media
- CNetworking cards
- DManagement console
126What is the role of the migration source in the PowerStore migration process?
- AIt defines the network settings
- BIt provides the destination storage
- CIt holds the data to be migrated.
- DIt configures the target applications
127Which two statements are correct about volume groups? (Select 2)
- ACan be mapped to another volume group
- BA volume can only be a member of one volume group at a time
- CAre logical containers for a group of volumes
- DAre only supported for vVols.
128In the context of PowerStore, what does the term "AppsON" refer to?
- ANative mobile applications
- BVirtualized applications running directly on the storage array
- CPowerStore's app store
- DApplication optimization software
129A PowerStore T administrator discovers that only one port on each node is active and passing traffic.
The other port is healthy and online, but total bandwidth is only half of what the customer expects.
Which action could resolve the issue?- AConfigure VLT and Link Aggregation Control Protocol
- BImplement VLT and Dynamic Link Aggregation Group
- CConfigure Link Aggregation Control Protocol and Dynamic Link Aggregation Group
- DImplement Dynamic Link Aggregation Group
130What technology does PowerStore leverage to pool and manage storage resources efficiently?
- AFiber Channel
- BNetwork Attached Storage (NAS)
- CPowerScale
- DStorage Class Memory (SCM)
131An administrator assigns a protection policy to a volume group. Volume1, Volume2, Volume3 are put
into the volume group. Later it is decided that Volume2 should be replicated at a different time.
Volume2 is removed from the volume group. The administrator attempts to assign a new protection
policy to Volume2 and the option is greyed out.
Why is the option greyed out?- AAlready has a protection policy from the Volume-Group
- BRequires a replication rule not a protection policy
- CRequires a snapshot rule and a replication rule
- DStill has associated Volume-Group snapshots
132Which type of network is used for storage migration between appliances?
- AInter-node network
- BIntra-Cluster Management network
- CIntra-Cluster Data network
- DStorage network
133A PowerStore cluster generated a major alert regarding an appliance running out of space.
What does this alert indicate?- AUsed capacity is above 80%
- BUsed capacity is above 90%
- CForecast time to full is 14 days or less
- DForecast time to full is 28 days or less
134A PowerStore X administrator creates a volume and attempts to map it to an internal ESXi host. The
administrator does not see the host listed in the Create Volumes wizard on the Host Mappings step as
an available host. What is the cause?- AInternal host volumes use the NVMe storage protocol
- BInternal hosts are filtered by default
- CInternal host volumes cannot be provisioned
- DInternal host volumes can only be provisioned via REST API or CLI
135Which component is responsible for managing the access of ESXi hosts to vVols in PowerStore?
- AvCenter Server
- BData node
- CNetwork switch
- DHost initiator
136What are the correct steps to manually install a PowerStore license?
- A1. Export Activation file and visit Dell EMC Software Licensing Central
2. Upload the license key file to activate PowerStore license
3. Click Install License option under Settings in GUI
4. Upload Activation file
5. Retrieve the License key file - B1. Upload Activation file
2. Click Install License option under Settings in GUI
3. Upload the license key file to activate PowerStore license
4. Export Activation file and visit Dell EMC Software Licensing Central
5. Retrieve the License key file - CUpload Activation file
2. Click Install License option under Settings in GUI
3. Upload the license key file to activate PowerStore license
4. Retrieve the License key file
5. Export Activation file and visit Dell EMC Software Licensing Central - D1. Retrieve the License key file.
2. Click the "Install License" option under "Settings" in the user interface.
3. Upload the Activation file.
4. Upload the license key file to activate the PowerStore license.
5. Export Activation file and go to Dell Software Licensing Central
- A1. Export Activation file and visit Dell EMC Software Licensing Central
137What describes the process used in the Import External Storage migration architecture?
- AOrchestrator on PowerStore communicates over the control path to the host plugin and controls the multipathing active path to storage
- BPlugin on PowerStore communicates over the control path to orchestrator on the host and controls the multipathing active path to storage
- COrchestrator on PowerStore communicates over the data path to the host plugin and controls the multipathing active path to storage
- DPlugin on PowerStore communicates over the data path to orchestrator on the host and controls the multipathing active path to storage
138A protection policy with snapshot and replication rules is applied to a file system.
What is the result?- AApplying the protection policy to the file system fails
- BReplication rules get ignored and only snapshot rules get applied
- CBoth replication and snapshot rules get applied
- DSnapshot rules get ignored and only replication rules get applied
139In PowerStore, what is the primary goal of provisioning storage for VMware virtual machines using
vVols?- AImproving CPU performance
- BSimplifying networking configurations
- CEnhancing data encryption
- DAligning storage with VM needs
1400.What is the maximum number of snapshot rules that can be added to a protection policy?
- A8
- B4
- C1
- D2
141A Customer creates a new volume and maps this volume to an ESXi host. The Customer opens the
vCenter Server and after browsing the datastores the new volume does not appear.
What is the first operation a customer should carry out to see the newly created volume?- ASet the volume Performance Policy to High
- BRescan Storage from the vCenter Server
- CSet the volume Logical Unit Number to 0
- DCreate a datastore on the vCenter Server
142Which configuration step is required to install the ImportKit?
- ASelect the network interface for the management control path
- BConfigure the MPIO active path and failover policy
- CConfigure the host iSCSI initiator connectivity to PowerStore
- DSelect the RSA key that the HTTPS certificate uses on the host data path
143What is the role of licenses in the context of PowerStore?
- AEnabling virtual reality applications
- BManaging physical hardware components
- CUnlocking software features and capabilities
- DConfiguring RAID levels
144Which versions of file sharing protocols are available for the Unix/Linux clients during NAS Server
creation?- ANFSv3, SFTP
- BNFSv3, NFSv4
- CNFSv4, Secure NFS
- DNFSv3, Secure NFS
145An administrator is about to replace a fan in their PowerStore appliance. They notice that the LED
indicated by the blue arrow is solid white.
What does this LED status signify?
- AElectric shock warning
- BSafe to remove node
- CUnsafe to remove node
- DEmbedded I/O module is faulty
146What describes the Import External Storage feature?
- AAn external plugin feature for hosts to tune application workload IO on PowerStore NVMe based storage
- BA native network configuration feature of PowerStore that configures external Ethernet switching for PowerStore installation
- CA feature external to PowerStore that orchestrates vMotion movement of virtual machines onto PowerStore X systems
- DA native data migration feature of PowerStore that imports external block storage to PowerStore
147Which three PowerStore resources can be protected by a snapshot rule? (Select 3)
- AVirtual Machines
- BNAS Servers
- CStorage Containers
- DVolume Groups
- EThin Clones
148What is the primary benefit of configuring remote replication for file storage resources in
PowerStore?- AAccelerating network performance
- BReducing storage capacity requirements
- CEnsuring data availability in case of site failures
- DSimplifying authentication processes
149What is the primary purpose of PowerStore administration tasks?
- AEnhancing hardware performance
- BManaging user authentication
- CMonitoring network traffic
- DEfficiently managing storage resources and operations
150Which data reduction technology is used in PowerStore to optimize storage capacity?
- AData duplication
- BData encryption
- CData enrichment
- DData deduplication
151What is the primary advantage of file provisioning over block provisioning in PowerStore?
- AHigher data transfer speeds
- BEnhanced storage efficiency
- CSimplified network configurations
- DImproved data encryption
152What is the first step in the PowerStore migration process?
- AGenerating performance reports
- BCreating LUNs for destination storage
- CSelecting migration sources and targets
- DConfiguring network switches
153Which file sharing protocols are available for the UNIX and Linux clients during NAS Server
creation?- ANFSv3 and Secure NFS
- BNFSv3 and SFTP
- CNFSv4 and Secure NFS
- DNFSv3 and NFSv4
154What is the logical block size when creating and formatting volumes on PowerStore for Windows
hosts?- A512 bytes
- B520 bytes
- C4096 bytes
- D64 kilobytes
155What is the purpose of migration throttling in PowerStore Migration?
- ATo restrict data movement to only one source
- BTo prevent access to migrated data
- CTo limit the impact on network performance
- DTo accelerate the migration process
156A Storage administrator configured a read-only NFS export for a specific set of UNIX hosts and
added the IP addresses to the host access list. There have been reports that unauthorized hosts are
able to access the export.
What is the required setting to correct this problem?- AMinimum security: Kerberos
- BMinimum Security: sys
- CDefault access: read only
- DDefault access: no access
157What is the maximum number of snapshot rules per cluster?
- A8
- B16
- C32
- D64
158Which component in a multi-appliance cluster receives the NDU package and distributes the
packages to other appliances?- AMaster appliance of the cluster
- BPrimary node on any appliance
- CEither node on any appliance
- DPeer node on any appliance
159What is the default performance policy on PowerStore?
- AMedium
- BLow
- CHighest
- DHigh
160Which drive Expansion Enclosure configuration is available for the PowerStore 5200?
- ANVMe SCM (all slots)
- BNVMe SSD (all slots)
- CSAS SSD (all slots)
- DNVMe NVRAM (all slots)
161What are some common sources from which PowerStore Migration can import data?
- AVideo streaming services
- BSocial media platforms
- CThird-party weather apps
- DLegacy storage arrays
162Match the correct Base Enclosure port in column A to the Expansion Enclosure port in column B to
show the correct cabling for adding a single expansion enclosure to a base enclosure.
- AORDEM CORRETA
- BORDEM CORRETA
- AORDEM CORRETA
163Which storage type is typically used for storing user files, documents, and media in PowerStore?
- ABlock storage
- BObject storage
- CCloud storage
- DFile storage
164What technology is commonly used for remote replication of block storage resources in
PowerStore?- ASMB (Server Message Block)
- BNFS (Network File System)
- CiSCSI (Internet Small Computer System Interface)
- DFTP (File Transfer Protocol)
165How many cables are required for minimum support for PowerStore T Front-End storage
connectivity?- A1
- B2
- C4
- D6
166How many cables are required for minimum support for PowerStore T Front-End storage
connectivity?
Description: The SMB server of the NAS server PowerStore_NAS_01 is configured to be joined to the
domain test.mid, but is currently not joined.
Which setting should the administrator change?- AUDS
- BSMB
- CLDAP
- DNTP
167What parameter is commonly defined in a protection policy for file storage resources?
- ACooling temperature thresholds
- BCPU utilization limits
- CFile access permissions
- DBackup frequency and retention
168What parameter is commonly defined in a protection policy for virtual machines created on vVols?
- ACPU utilization limits
- BStorage tiering configuration
- CNetwork bandwidth allocation
- DBackup frequency and retention
169Match the CLI command to the appropriate configuration
- ARESPOSTA CERTA
- BRESPOSTA CERTA
- ARESPOSTA CERTA
170Refer to the Exhibit.
What happens to the parent resource of thin clone 3 if thin clone 2 is deleted?
- ASnapshot 3 becomes the parent
- BThin clone 3 becomes parent
- CThin clone 1 becomes parent
- DThin clone 3 has an empty parent
171Which IP network range does the PowerStore Discovery Network use?
- A128.221.0.0/16
- B192.168.1.200/24
- C169.254.0.0/16
- D128.221.1.249/25
172What does the remote replication Failover operation do?
- AFully synchronizes the source and destination data states and reverses the replication direction
- BFully synchronizes the source and destination data states and stops the current replication session
- CPromotes the destination system to production with its replica data consistent to the last successful RPO synchronization state
- DPromotes the destination system to production and resets the RPO synchronization cycle in the protection policy
173Which network topology is commonly used for connecting PowerStore nodes and switches?
- AStar topology
- BBus topology
- CRing topology
- DMesh topology
174What is the benefit of implementing multipathing in a PowerStore environment?
- AEnhancing power efficiency
- BReducing the need for licenses
- CIncreasing network bandwidth and redundancy
- DAutomating system updates
175After running an assisted migration PowerStore continues to generate alerts regarding space
optimization on one of the four appliances.
What needs to be done to free more space on the affected appliance?- AAdd more hard drives
- BRun Assisted Migration again
- CManual remediation
- DAdd another appliance
176A storage administrator has configured the addition of a VNX2 as a remote system for migration.
What is the result of this configuration?- APowerStore iSCSI initiators are registered on the VNX2 system
- BPowerStore Fibre Channel initiators are register on the VNX2 system
- CImport sessions from the VNX2 are started for all Windows host accessed LUNs
- DImport sessions from the VNX2 are scheduled for automatic cutover
177What is the maximum number of appliances that can be connected to form a cluster?
- A1 in a PowerStore T cluster, 4 in a PowerStore X cluster
- B1 in a PowerStore T cluster, 1 in a PowerStore X cluster
- C4 in a PowerStore T cluster, 4 in a PowerStore X cluster
- D4 in a PowerStore T cluster, 1 in a PowerStore X cluster
178Which IP addresses are required when adding an appliance to the cluster?
- ADNS and NTP
- BStorage and NTP
- CManagement and Storage
- DManagement and DNS
179What is a way to verify the data path connectivity between a source VNX2 storage system and the
PowerStore system when configuring an import session?- AExamine Fibre Channel zoning
- BVerify host initiators on PowerStore Manager
- CReview Server Manager MPIO properties
- DUse the VNX2 SP ping operation
180Order the steps for creating an SMB file share on a PowerStore
- AConfigure the NAS server.
Provision the file system.
Configure the server type.
Create an SMB share - BProvision the file system.
Configure the server type.
Configure the NAS server.
Create an SMB share - CConfigure the server type.
Configure the NAS server.
Create an SMB share.
Provision the file system - DCreate an SMB share.
Configure the server type.
Configure the NAS server.
Provision the file system
- AConfigure the NAS server.
181What is a requirement for the non-disruptive Import External Storage feature?
- AHost with MPIO-based multipathing software
- BPowerStore LACP bonded ports tagged for Replication
- CHost with PowerPath-based multipathing software
- DFibre Channel connectivity between the source and PowerStore storage
182What is required for metro connectivity in a vSphere environment?
- AVMware SRM is enabled
- BStretched vSphere cluster
- CHost is located in local site
- DHost is located in remote site
183What is the final step in the PowerStore migration process?
- ACleaning the source servers
- BDecommissioning the source storage
- CSending migration logs to support
- DAllocating more CPU resources
184What are the minimum number of IP addresses required for the storage networking implementation
for the PowerStore T appliance?- A3 IP addresses, 2 IP for Node A, 1 IP for Global Discovery
- BIP addresses, 1 IP for Node A, 1 IP for node B
- CIP addresses, 2 IP for Node A, 1 IP for node B
- DIP addresses, 2 IP for Node A, 2 IP for node B, 1 IP for Global Discovery
185What is the correct power up sequence for a PowerStore?
- ABase Enclosure Node B, 2. Base Enclosure Node A, 3. Expansion Enclosure
- BBase Enclosure, 2. Expansion Enclosure
- CBase Enclosure Node A, 2. Base Enclosure Node B, 3. Expansion Enclosure
- DExpansion Enclosure, 2. Base Enclosure
186A PowerStore X system is being implemented using Dell EMC S5248F-ON Ethernet switching as
data switches.
What is required when configuring the VLT interconnects on the data switches?- AAssign the switch default route for the VLT traffic
- BSet the VLT connection to the switch default VLAN
- COn each switch, select the switch management port MAC as the VLT MAC
- DConfigure the VLT MACs with a matching unique made-up address
187Refer to the Exhibit
What is the base resource for Thin Clone 3?
- ASnapshot 2
- BThin Clone 2
- CSnapshot 3
- DVolume 1
188Which of the following is a primary use case for Dell EMC PowerStore?
- ARunning virtualized servers
- BPlaying video games
- C3D rendering
- DConsolidated storage and data management
189Refer to the exhibit:
Which host initiator type can be added to the existing host group?
- ASolaris iSCSI
- BESXi NVMe
- CWindows FC
- DESXi iSCSI
- EWindows iSCSI
190A storage administrator has provisioned 10 × 2GB volumes. 400MB of data is written to each of the
ten volumes. What is the Thin Savings ratio for this configuration?- A3:1
- B4:1
- C5:1
- D6:1
191Which PowerStore model has the CoreOS installed on bare metal hardware?
- APowerStore X only
- BPowerStore T and X
- CPowerStore T only
192Which three statements are accurate when describing the NAS Server configuration in PowerStore?
(Select 3)- AAntivirus Scan can be disabled without any disruption.
- BEnable the protection policy with only snapshot rules.
- CAccess can be provided to UNIX or Linux and Windows clients simultaneously.
- DKerberos authentication can be enabled post NAS server creation.
- ENAS server network interface creation only support IPv6 addressing
193In PowerStore, what is the process of creating a logical storage container for storing files called?
- ALUN creation
- BFile indexing
- CQuota setting
- DFile system creation
194Refer the exhibitA file system with 100 GB size is enabled with a protection policy.
- The administrator expanded the file system size to 300 GB size.
- The file system is filled up to 200 GB.
- The file system is restored with the snapshot FS1 Snap 1.
What will be the new size of the file system after restore activity?
- A300 GB
- B100 GB
- C80 GB
- D200GB
195A Storage Administrator removed an appliance from the cluster.
What is the status of the removed appliance’s licenses?- ALicenses are erased
- BNo licensing impact
- CLicenses becomes void
- DNew licenses are created
196Refer to the Exhibit.
A Network administrator is failing to discover a PowerStore T system using the PowerStore Discovery
Utility.
What might be the issue?
- ADiscovery network uses only native VLAN
- BPort 54 needs to be enabled
- CDedicated port needs to be used for discovery network
- DPort 54 has not been set to trunk mode
197What administrative tasks are needed to increase the capacity of the vVols datastore without the use
of the VSI plugin?- AChange the storage container quota in PowerStore Manager and refresh the datastore capacity in vSphere
- BChange the storage container quota in PowerStore Manager and restart the VASA service in vSphere
- CChange the datastore capacity in vSphere and restart the VAAI service in PowerStore Manager
- DChange the datastore capacity in vSphere and refresh the storage container quota in PowerStore Manager
198When Dell S5248F-ON network switches are included with a PowerStore solution, what type of
cables are used to connect the PowerStore nodes to the Dell data switches?- A10 GigE Base-T
- B25 GigE Base-T
- C25 GigE Twinax
- D100 GigE Twinax
199Which three file replication operations are available in PowerStore Manager? (Select 3)
- AReverse
- BReprotect
- CPlanned Failover
- DResynchronize
- EReprotect and Reverse
200What are the Infrastructure details required in Infrastructure Services page during Initial
Configuration Wizard of a PowerStore 3000X system?- AvCenter and NTP
- BDNS and vCenter
- CDNS and NTP
- DNTP and Management subnet
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